The Book of James Quiz

What is the original Greek name of the author of the letter of James?

• Andrew

• Peter

• Iakobos

• John

Who was the half-brother of Jesus and the author of the letter of James?

• John

• Matthew

• Jacob

• Paul

Which biblical book heavily influenced the wisdom of Jacob, the author of the letter of James?

• Psalms

• Proverbs

• Isaiah

• Genesis

What is the main goal of Jacob's teaching in the letter of James?

• To challenge how people live

• To summarize the history of the Jerusalem church

• To teach new theological information

• To address specific problems in one local church

According to Jacob, what does genuine faith result in?

• Obedience to Jesus' teachings

• Wealth and prosperity

• Arrogance and pride

• Neglect of the poor

What does Jacob believe is the opposite of love as defined by Jesus?

• Favoritism

• Humility

• Kindness

• Generosity

According to Jacob, what does our words reveal about our character?

• Our social status

• Our core values

• Our intelligence

• Our physical appearance

What does Jacob warn about the arrogance of wealth in the letter of James?

• Wealth is a sign of God's favor

• Wealth will last forever

• Wealth will rot away

• Wealth brings happiness

What does Jacob encourage people to view their hardships as?

• A punishment

• A curse

• A gift

• A burden

What does Jacob refer to as 'The perfect Torah of freedom'?

• The teachings of Jesus

• The book of Proverbs

• The letter of James

• The greatest command of the Torah passed on through Jesus