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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