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JAS-2 (1:19-2:12)  

[All scriptures taken from the King James Version unless otherwise noted]

1.  What practical instruction does James give regarding self-control (Jas. 1:19)

2.   Put the thought from question #1 in your own words                     

3.   What is the result if this advice is not heeded (1:20).

4.   Wherefore lay apart all _______________and _____________  ___ ____________, and             ___________  _____ ______________ the _____________ word, which is able to                 _______ your _________. (James 1:21)

5,   From Col. 3:5-9, list the things the Christian is to put to death in his life.

6.   James 1:21 teaches that the engrafted (implanted) word is able to save our souls. How  would you say the word  becomes implanted in us so as to save our souls?

7.   After the Word has been implanted in our hearts, what  then becomes our responsibility? (Jas.  1:22). 

8.   There are many who are satisfied that they have vast knowledge of the scriptures   who do  not  put the teachings into practice in their lives.     What are these people doing to themselves?

9.   What does James say this is like (vss. 23, 24)

10. What is the perfect law of liberty (vs. 25)?

11. How does Paul refer to this law at Romans 8:1, 2?   

12. Whose religion is vain? (1:26). 

13.  What is pure and undefiled religion before God? 

14. What does it mean to have the faith of our Lord Jesus with respect to persons? (Jas. 2:1-4)

15. Who has God chosen to be rich in faith?  (2:5).  

16. Jesus said, " Blessed are the _________  ___ ________: for theirs is the _________               _______ ______________". (Matt 5:3)

17.  What is meant by being "poor in spirit?"  

18. Under the Law of Moses, when one violated one point of the law he was guilty of having broken the Law of Moses.  When we have respect of persons and regard the poor  in a shabby fashion, we will be judged by _______  _____ ___  ___________  (2:12).

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