James, Jude, 2 Peter 1, 2, 3 John

James Jude 2 Peter 1, 2, 3 John

JAMES: Problem of faith & action

If a poor person comes in… James 2:3

Bible Study Thoughts on James Careful Reading James 2:1-4 How does James describe the differences in social class that he sees in his own context? Reflection on Contemporary Life How do differences in social class appear in your context? (e.g., at school, at work, in church) Why do differences in social class make people uncomfortable?

Bible Study Thoughts on James Careful Reading James tries to change the readers’ perspective on social class in a couple of different ways. What points does he make in 2:5-7? What point does he make in 2:8? Reflecting on the Text How might wealthier readers react to 2:5-7? How might poorer readers react to those verses? How might wealthier readers react to 2:8? How might poorer readers react to that verse?

Bible Study Thoughts on James Reflecting on Contemporary Life Have you seen places in the Christian community where people do reach across the lines of social class? Share an example.

James 2Abraham binding Isaac

PAUL FAITHRelationship of trust JUSTIFYEnter right relationship

PAULJAMES FAITHRelationship of trust Believing information JUSTIFYEnter right relationship Show that something is right

JUDE & 2 PETER: Problem 1: Turning grace into license

2 PETER Problem 2 Delay of Christ’s Return

1 JOHN: Problem of Jesus’ Humanity

2 John

3 John