SwordPlay - S2E23 (ep. 59) - James 2

- What is “the assembly?” (v.2)

- In James’ illustration, is the rich man a visitor or member? (v.2)

- What were the evil motives James alludes to? (v.4)

- Are distinctions/judgements among Christians always condemned? (v.4)

- Who are the poor of this world? (v.5)

- When did Jesus promise the Kingdom to those who love Him? (v.5)

- Why do the rich drag them into court? (v.6)

- How are the rich blaspheming? (v.7)

- What is the royal law? (v.8)

- Is partiality a sin in the Law of Moses? (v.9)

- Why is one guilty of all even if just one law is broken? (v.10)

- Why does James compare partiality with two of the ten commandments? (v.11)

- Is there a parallel between partiality and murder? (v.11)

- What is the law of liberty we are judged by? (v.12)

- In what way did James expect them to show mercy? (v.13)

- Are these works of the Law and do these works really save people? (v.14)

- Were there Christians among James’ audience who really needed food and clothing? (v.15)

- What does it mean that God is one? (v.19)

- Why does James mention demons? Who are the demons? (v.19)

- How can Abraham be justified both by faith at first and later also by works? (v.21-23)

- What does it mean to have one’s faith perfected? (v.22)

- Why did James choose Abraham and Rahab as two examples of faith? (v.25)

- Can works without faith save? (v.26)

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