JAS Intro. & Syllabus       JAS-7 (4:6-17)

 JAS-7

In chapter three we saw the bitter envying and arrogance of some who would become teachers. At the beginning of chapter four we noticed wars and fightings arising due to covetousness. God calls these worldly people adulterers and adulteresses because they were in love with the world rather than God. And now our gracious God gives warning.

 1.   But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God _______________ the _________ but giveth grace unto the ___________. 7 ___________ yourselves therefore to God. __________ the ___________ , and he will _______ ________ _______. (James 4:6, 7).

 Now compare the above with:

 2.   Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to     another, and be clothed with humility: for God ____________ the __________, and giveth grace to the __________. 6 ___________ yourselves therefore under the __________  _______  ___  ______, that he may _________ you in due time:  7 ___________ all your __________upon him; for he ___________ for you. 1 Peter 5:5-7

 3.   In question #1, what ability is given the humble Christian by the grace of God?

 4.   In question #2, what blessing is given to the humble Christian by the grace of God?      

5.  So if these wonderful blessings come to the humble, what does it mean to be humble in this context?    

6.  What happens when one resists the devil?

7.  And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he ___________ from him ______  ___ _________ (Luke 4:13).

 8.   What does the phrase after the words "from him" in the preceding question mean?  

9.   Choose the correct answer(s). When one resists the devil,

      a. He will not go away.

      b. He will flee and never return.

      c. He will leave for a season.     

      d. He will flee.

10.  How is the devil characterized in 1 Peter 5:8?

11. In what, or by what means must he be resisted (1 Pet. 5:9)?

12. What must the Christian do to so be equipped to resist the devil? [Try Eph.6:10-18]

 13. Discuss the idea of judging comparing James 4:11, 12 with Matthew 7:1, John 7:24, and 1 Corinthians 5:11-13.

14. The boastful and full of pride are lacking in the humility that will call upon the grace of God to help. How should the servant of God view his own plans for today or tomorrow in the light of James 4:13-16?

15.  Therefore to him that _____________ to do___________, and_______  ___ ______, to him it is ______ (James 4:17).  

16.  But what is sin according to 1 John 3:4?

17.  According to Romans 14:23, what is sin?

18.  What is our source of faith (Rom. 10:17)?

END JAS-7