Jensens survey of the old testament adam 575
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mauling each other to grab a selfish prize.
James writes much about this problem
that de les a Christian community. As you
read the passage, refer to Chart 10919,
observing the di erent approaches James
takes to the problem. What four arguments
against selfish faction does he raise?
V. THEME, KEY WORDS AND VERSES
State the theme of James in your own
words, based on your survey study.
Compare the key words and verses, which
you observed in James, with those shown on
Chart 108.
VI. APPLICATIONS
From beginning to end the thrust of
James’s epistle is application. Write a list of
the various areas of application in the book.
Compare your list with the following:
prayer, trials, lust, service to God, values,
good works, faith, love, judging others, the
tongue, brotherly love, impartiality, wealth,
the
Lord’s
second
coming.
Derive
applications for each area.
VII. REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. Who are the four di erent New
Testament persons with the name James?
Which one is most likely the author of the
epistle?
2. Recall what is known about James’s
family background.
CHART 109: FOUR ARGUMENTS AGAINST
SELFISH FACTION JAMES 3:13—4:12
3. What did James not believe about Jesus
during His public ministry? What may have
been the main hindrance?
4. Draw from memory the chart of the
periods of James’s life.
5. What do you think brought James to
believe in Christ?
6. List what is known from the New
Testament about James’s part in the local
Jerusalem church’s experience during the
thirty years of Acts’ history.
7. Describe the personality and character
of James.
8. What is traditionally held about James’s
death?
9. What is known about the original
readers of James’s epistle?
10. When and where did James write this
epistle?
11. Why did James write?
12. Compare the epistle with other New
Testament books.
13. Describe the style and tone of the
letter.
