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Q2. (4:4) Why does James refer to church members as "adulteresses"? What does the adultery consist of? Who is the aggrieved husband? What is wrong with friendship with the world? Answers: Only a Married,committed person, can be considered Adulteress..If you are single,and not committed to someone else,you cannot be called adulteress if you fall in love with somebody else. James refers to church members as adulteress,for might have witness hypocrisy in some of the early Christian,professing their Faith,and worshipping the Lord,yet are together with unbelievers in quest for carnal happiness. The adultery consist of liaising with unbelievers,

Q1. (4:1-3) Is God against pleasure? What wrong in living to increase one's pleasure? Answer: We are created for God

Q4. (3:17-18) With what tool do peacemakers sow peace? Why does this produce a ripening crop of righteousness? In whom does this crop grow? James 3:17-18(Ampl)- 17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); then it is peace-loving, courteous (considerate, gentle). [it is willing to] yield to reason, full of compassion and good fruits; it is wholehearted and straightforward, impartial and unfeigned (free from doubts, wavering, and insincerity). 18And the harvest of righteousness (of conformity to God's will in thought and deed) is [the fruit of the seed] sown in peace by those who work for and make peace [in themselves and in others, that peace which means concord, agreement, and harmony between individuals, with undisturbedness, in a peaceful mind free from fears and agitating passions and moral conflicts]. ANSWER: 1. With what tool do peacemakers sow peace? LOVE

Q3. (3:13-16) In what ways are "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" (3:14) direct opposites of "humility" (3:13)? How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing? How does boasting about these prevent healing? Answer: In what ways are "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" (3:14) direct opposites of "humility" (3:13) Bitter envy is equivalent to ****,and covetousness..covetousness is also idolatry,which God hated.For he said Worship no other God(Exodus 34:14-For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God: ). Selfish ambition will sometimes lead you to resort to all kinds of trickery just in order to achive such selfish desire.It is a desire,that started in he Heart,and we can compare also this in the desire of Eve,one of the factors that lead man into the Fall..selfish desire..equals ****..Genesis 3:6- And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereo, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. 2. How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing? How does boasting about these prevent healing? James here emphasized that everybody has selfish ambition and bitter envy.Maybe He was exposed to a lot of Pretentious Christians during His time,that He can’t almost trust anyody to be speaking the truth.If you are born again in LIPS only,and does not really have the manifestation of the Holy Spirit in your Life,then no matter what you do..YOU CANNOT HAVE HEALING..If you don’t believe on what Jesus ha done in the Cross,IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE IN THE FINISHED WORK OF JESUS..THAT BY HIS STRIPES,BY HIS WOUNDS 2000 YEARS AGO,HE HEALED YOU..IF YOU CANT ACCEPT THAT FACT..IF YOU CANT BELIEVE THAT IT IS DONE ALREADY,AND THAT YOU STILL NEED TO ADD A LITTLE BIT SOMETHING TO WHAT JESUS HAS DONE..THEN YOU CAN’T HAVE YOUR HEALING…I THINK Y THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT..ON WHAT JESUS HAS DONE IN THE CROSS,AND NOT OF US,LOOKING AND CHECKING WHAT IS INSIDE OF US,WHETHER WE HAVE SO CALLED “BITTER ENVY”OR SELFISH AMBITION”. AT THE END OF A DAY…WHAT MATTER MOST IS WHAT JESUS HAS DONE…IN THE CROSS OF CALVARY,AND HOW WE RESPOND TO WHAT HE HAS ACCOMPLISHED,THROUGH THE SACRIFICE OF HIS BODY AND SHEDDING OF HIS BLOOD. AMEN..HALLELUJAH..THANK YOU LORD JESUS….

Q2. (3:7-8) Read Matthew 12:34 and 15:18. In light of these verses, why is the tongue untamable? What has to happen before it can be tamed? Matthew 12:34- 34O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Matthew 15:18-But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. Answer: The Tongue can be tamed..But the root cause,the source of all of this must be changed first

Q1. (3:1-2) Why does James discourage people from aspiring to be teachers of the Word? Why is greater strictness appropriate? Should you set higher standards for your pastor than you do for yourself? Answer: I think that James,does not discourage people to be teachers,because if he did,then He is not in line with Jesus great commission in Matthew 28:18-20- 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. In KJV,the word teacher is master which means G1320 διδάσκαλος didaskalos (did-as'-kal-os) n. 1. a teacher, an instructor 2. (figuratively, with reverence) master In verse 18,the word

Q4. (2:20-26) How does James' point about the necessity of works jive with Paul's emphasis on salvation by grace without works (Ephesians 2:8-10)? Answer: 1.James point of the necessity of work in Faith is something like as a result of FAITH..James is telling us not to be complacent or passive with our Faith but to Show in our deeds,that indeed we are a Child of God,and belongs to His KINGDOM. By emulating Jesus,in Helping and doing Good we are actually representing Him to the World..and be the channel of LOVE to which God is the source of all. Pauls emphasis on Faith as necessity for Salvation is different from the point of James is raising. Here PAUL IS ADVOCATING SALVATION BY GRACE ALONE..THROUGH FAITH. It is a combination of GRACE and FAITH,and without one Salvation is not possible..Grace has appeared to all men,yet we know not all men are saved..because it lacks one ingredients that is FAITH.. Titus 2:11- For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men So in order to be Saved,we must put our Faith in the Grace(Jesus) of God..and because of that Faith,we believe in our hearts that we are Saved..in fact this Faith that Save us through Grace is not our Faith but the FAITH OF GOD..(Eph 2:8-.. and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God)..it is the Gift of God..Gift of the Holy Spirit..(1 Cor 12:9.. To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;)

Q3. (2:18-19) What is the difference between the "belief" of a demon and the "belief" of a practicing Christian? The "belief" of a non-practicing Christian? Answer: 1 What is the difference between the "belief" of a demon and the "belief" of a practicing Christian? The Devil believe that there is GOD and trembles in Fear..fear of what the Lord can do..A practicing Christians also believes that there is God,but sometime lack the Faith that God can do something in His situation and become a passive believer..because of sometimes false teaching,and traditions that hinders the Word of God to fully be effective.(Mark 7:13- Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye) 2 The "belief" of a non-practicing Christian? The belief of Non Practicing Christian,is not on GOD but on themselves,that everything revolves around their goodness,righteousness and ability or capacity to do things.

Q2. (2:15-16) To what degree are we responsible for the poor and needy in the church community? How about our responsibility for those outside the church, in the community at large? Answer: 1.Our responsibility,is to take care of them,as the Lord has prompted us,or leading us:THE MOTIVATION SHOULD NO OTHER THAN LOVE THOUGH: 1 Corinthians 13:2- And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing There will always be poor,in our Church community,as there will always be rich..Our responsibility,is to help in what ever we can contribute,to let them feel that Christ is dwelling in our midst.. 2. How about our responsibility for those outside the church, in the community at large? They are the people,whom God is referring as the World.They are lost,and need someone,somebody to show them the way..We should be sensitive to the prompting of the Holy Spirit,of whom to share the Gospel,the Good News about the finished Work of Jesus in the Cross..the Salvation that is available to everybody.. Thse are the people that JESUS has said to reach out..and PREACH AMONG THE NATIONS..they are the Nation

Q1. (2:14-18) In what sense is faith dead if it is unaccompanied by action? In what sense might (if that were possible) it be alive? Answer: 1. In what sense is faith dead if it is unaccompanied by action? Faith when unaccompanied by Action,is dead in the sense that,we don

Q4. Read Matthew 8:5-13; 21:33-44; 22:2-13; 24:14; and 28:19. What do they have in common? What relation does the visit of the wise men have to Matthew's theme of bringing the Gospel to the Gentiles? How should we be applying this mandate in our own lives? Answer: 1. What do they have in common? KINGDOM OF GOD/HEAVEN and THE GOSPEL. 2. What relation does the visit of the wise men have to Matthew's theme of bringing the Gospel to the Gentiles? The Wise Men,are not belivers,they were astrologers,idol worshipper,yet God chooses them to proclaim Jesus Advent and Kingship by worshipping Him. It is true to Matthew account,that The GOSPEL or the Good News about Salvation,of the FININSHED WORK OF JESUS IN THE CROSS IS AVAILABLE TO EVERYBODY

Q3. (Matthew 2:11b) Why was it appropriate for the Magi bring gifts to the Christ-child? How does the extravagance of their gifts reflect their heart attitude? What kinds of gifts are appropriate for us to bring? Answer; 1 Why was it appropriate for the Magi bring gifts to the Christ-child? The purpose of Magi

Q2. (Matthew 2:11a) What do we learn from seeing the Magi prostrating themselves before the child Jesus? What was the significance of this for them? How can we emulate this kind of worship? Answer: Total reverence,and awe

Q1. (Matthew 2:1-2; Numbers 24:17) What is the significance of the Star of Bethlehem that the Magi saw? Why do you think the Magi came to find the Christ-child when they saw the star? In what way was does prophecy prefigure this event? Answer; 1. What is the significance of the Star of Bethlehem that the Magi saw? That something divine,powerful is working within,trying to deliver a message,a direction a way for everyone to see. 2. Why do you think the Magi came to find the Christ-child when they saw the star? It was prophesize,and spoken in: Numbers 24:17- I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth. Micah 5:2-But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. Also because Herod has asked them(Magi) to go and find Jesus :Matthew 2:8-And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. Another interpretation could be

Q5. (Luke 2:17-20) Great joy, praise, curiosity, amazement, telling others, thoughtful meditation. Which of these responses to the Good News are present in your life? In what manner do they show themselves? If some are missing, why? What can you do to recover these responses? Answer: 1. Great joy, praise, curiosity, amazement, telling others, thoughtful meditation. Which of these responses to the Good News are present in your life? ALL OF THEM..THANK YOU JESUS. 2. In what manner do they show themselves? I AM STILL IN GREAT HUNGER AND THIRST FOR HIS WORD..[/size]

Q4. (Luke 2:11) What are the three titles of Jesus given by the angels? What does each mean? What does this tell us about Jesus' true identity? Answer: Luke 2:11(Amplified)-For to you is born this day in the town of David a Savior, Who is Christ (the Messiah) the Lord!( (KJV)-For unto you is born this the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 1. Saviour-He will save His people

Q3. (Luke 2:7-8) Why do you think the message of Jesus' birth comes to shepherds, of all people? Why is Jesus born in a stable with a manger for a bed? This has to be intentional. What point is God making? Answer: 1. Why do you think the message of Jesus' birth comes to shepherds, of all people? I thought because the Shepherds words are highly regarded, during that time..That when they say and reported that somebody has stolen their flock,people will believe,and go after the robber..so in a sense the shepherds cannot lie or fake their report,or they will suffer a greater consequences. Another point is that..THEY ARE SIMPLY IN THE VICINITY DURING THAT TIME..TO BE IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME..All the people might be sleeping,or resting on that particular time,but not this lowly class of people..And in that moment,they are the only oone who have seen the multitudes of Angels,the Glory of God,and become the bearer of good news,that the KING was BORN

Q2. Why do you think the journey to Bethlehem was difficult for Mary? Is pleasure an indication that we are in God's will or not? Any examples from your life? Extra Credit: Argue for or against this proposition: "Being a consistent Christian causes more hardships than just going with the flow." Answer: 1. Why do you think the journey to Bethlehem was difficult for Mary? Mary was pregnant,and maybe in labor pains already when they travel.How many stop did they do,how slow will be the ardous Journey so as not to endanger God

Q1. (Luke 2:1-2) Why does Luke name the rulers in 2:1-2? What point is he making? Answer: I think Luke is trying to establish the Historical background of Jesus,in his humanity side(Jesus being 100% man and 100% God). Luke just anybody born on that year,they need to be counted in the census,under Caesar Agustus, when Cyrenius was governor ..they are reference and wItness to the HUMANITY OF JESUS CHRIST

Q4. (2:13b) In what way is showing regard towards the wealthy (2:2-3) a denial of mercy? Extra credit: Read Hosea 6:6; Matthew 5:7; and 9:13. In what way does mercy "triumph over" (NIV, RSV, NASB) or "rejoice against" (KJV) judgment? What does this mean? Answer: 1. In what way is showing regard towards the wealthy (2:2-3) a denial of mercy? If you conform to their way of thinking,and instead of warning them against their pride of oneself,out of Love..you further tap His shoulder and compliment Him/her of the nice things that they have. Although not all RICH/WEALTHY PEOPLE are guilty as the poor one

Q3. (2:9-11) Why does James refer to the Great Commandment as the "Royal Law"? How is it more "royal" than the Mosaic Law? How does showing favoritism toward a rich person break the "Royal Law" towards that rich person? How does it break the "Royal Law" in regard to a poor person? Answer: 1 . Why does James refer to the Great Commandment as the "Royal Law"? LOVE is the center of God

Q2. (2:4) In what way does favoritism make one a judge? How does favoritism make one a judge with "evil thoughts"? Answer: It all started in our culture..since we are a child,we are ask to choose our favorite toys,our favorite foods,favorite friends,who are our favorite our mother or Father. And ever since we began to choose,things over the other depending on our own standard,likes,and dislikes. We put a standard in everything,on everyone that if it doesnt conforms to our own standard of morality,or religion then they are outcast or not good. We always thought about ourself as the better person,irregardless of our flaws..and because of this we tend to JUDGE,which I think boils to one issue

Q1. (2:1-3) What kind of person or what kind of sinner do you tend to discriminate against? I think I descriminate on judgmental type,backbiters,opinionated,gays and lesbians,..I mean when I judged them,I dont do it in Love or care for them to repent,but more on pointing my accusing fingers at them,..that they are not worthy.. I am wrong in this,and I ask the Lord for guidance and will power not to engage in this kind of moral accusation,which sometimes I also fell into(exclude the gay and lesbinism).. I have not arrived yet,to be perfect..but I already left(to quote from Andrew Woomack)....and I know I still have many road to trudge,before I meet my maker.. What kind of people are you (or your church) trying to make a good impression on? I am trying to impress maybe,in our church that I am more Spiritually discerned than others..I say maybe for unknowingly maybe my actuations will tell that I am doing so,without the slightest intention in my heart. This is the area that I also want to chage Lord Jesus.. Please removed this pride,in me overcome it by Your WORD and not the other way around wherein the Pride will overcome the Word you sown in my heart..(1 John 2:16-For all that is in the world G, the **** of the flesh , and the **** of the eyes , and the pride of life , is not G of the Father , but is of the world . Thank you JESUS..I WILL RECEIVE IT ..IN YOUR MIGHTY NAME. AMEN[/font]

Q4. (1:26-27) Why does James make taming the tongue and caring for the poor the prime tests of pure religion? Why not the quality of our quiet time or worship? Answer: Because Taming the tongue,will also tame your heart

Q3. What is this "perfect law" that James mentions? How would you define it? How does it relate to the "royal law" (2:8)? In what sense does it bring liberty? Answer; 1 What is this "perfect law" that James mentions? The perfect fruit,of the Word of God planted in oour heart:LOVE. 2 How would you define it? How does it relate to the "royal law" (2:8)? It is the Fruit,of the Spirit,in : Gal 5:22-23- But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. If if are living unto God