This document provides instructions for a divinity paper with 5 questions about the book of James. The questions cover: 1) background of the letter and its author, 2) James' teachings on faith and wisdom in difficult times, 3) teachings on poverty and riches, 4) teachings on testing and temptation, and 5) teachings on hearing and doing God's word. For each question, students are asked to provide complete notes and analyze or discuss the key teachings and their relevance to Christians.
This document provides instructions for a divinity paper with 5 questions about the book of James. The questions cover: 1) background of the letter and its author, 2) James' teachings on faith and wisdom in difficult times, 3) teachings on poverty and riches, 4) teachings on testing and temptation, and 5) teachings on hearing and doing God's word. For each question, students are asked to provide complete notes and analyze or discuss the key teachings and their relevance to Christians.
This document provides instructions for a divinity paper with 5 questions about the book of James. The questions cover: 1) background of the letter and its author, 2) James' teachings on faith and wisdom in difficult times, 3) teachings on poverty and riches, 4) teachings on testing and temptation, and 5) teachings on hearing and doing God's word. For each question, students are asked to provide complete notes and analyze or discuss the key teachings and their relevance to Christians.
INSTRUCTIONS WRITE COMPLETE NOTES FOR EACH OF THE QUESTIONS BELOW QN 1. Letter from James. Authorship a) Who was he? b) When was it written? c) To whom was it written? d) What were James’ main concern/aims/purpose for writing the letter? QN 2.James’ teaching on faith and wisdom. (James 1:2-8) Guiding Questions a) How does James guide Christians who are difficult times (Corona Virus). b) Discuss the lessons Christians draw from James’ teaching on difficulty and trails. (James 1:2-8) QN 3. James’teaching on Poverty and Riches. (James 1:9-11) Guiding Question a) What is James’ guideline on riches and Poverty: discuss the relevance of these guidelines and teachings to Christians today. QN. 4 James’ teaching on testing and temptation. (James 1:12-18) Guiding Question a) Analyse James’ teaching on testing and temptation: of what relevance is this teaching to Christians today: discuss the importance of temptation in Christian life. QN.5 James teaching on hearing and doing (James 1:19-27) Guiding Question a) Analyse James’ teaching on hearing and doing (ie discuss and give the answers as it is in the bible setting). b) What is the importance of this teaching to Christians today (ie calls Christians to be quick to listen and slow to speaking). END