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 Who are the four di erent New Testament persons with the name James? Which one is most likely the author of the epistle? Recall what is known about James’s family background CHART 109: FOUR ARGUMENTS AGAINST SELFISH FACTION JAMES 3:13—4:12 What did James not believe about Jesus during His public ministry? What may have been the main hindrance? Draw from memory the chart of the periods of James’s life 5 What you think brought James to believe in Christ? 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 Describe the personality and character of James What is traditionally held about James’s death? 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 ... may have been the main hindrance? Draw from memory the chart of the periods of James’s life 5 What you think brought James to believe in Christ? List what is known from the New Testament about... applications for each area VII REVIEW QUESTIONS Who are the four di erent New Testament persons with the name James? Which one is most likely the author of the epistle? Recall what is known about James’s... 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