James Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of the book of James with 10 multiple-choice Bible questions, each with an explanation and the chapter to read.
What does James say about faith and works?
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1. What does James say about faith and works?
- A) Faith is unnecessary
- B) Works prove our faith (correct answer)
- C) Faith alone saves us
- D) Works are all that matter
Answer: Works prove our faith. James teaches that true faith is demonstrated through works. James 2
2. Who does James use as an example of faith being proven by works?
- A) Peter
- B) David
- C) Moses
- D) Abraham (correct answer)
Answer: Abraham. James cites Abraham as a prime example of faith demonstrated through actions. James 2
3. What should we do when facing trials, according to James?
- A) Blame others
- B) Give up
- C) Ignore them
- D) Rejoice (correct answer)
Answer: Rejoice. James encourages believers to rejoice in trials as they produce perseverance. James 1
4. What is the main focus of James chapter 3?
- A) Power of the tongue (correct answer)
- B) Trials and temptations
- C) Riches and poverty
- D) Faith and works
Answer: Power of the tongue. James chapter 3 emphasizes the importance of controlling our speech. James 3
5. What does James say about showing favoritism?
- A) It is acceptable
- B) It is encouraged
- C) It is a sin (correct answer)
- D) It is wise
Answer: It is a sin. James warns against favoritism, stating it is a sin. James 2
6. What does James say about the tongue?
- A) It is easily controlled
- B) It is harmless
- C) It can bless and curse (correct answer)
- D) It is always truthful
Answer: It can bless and curse. James teaches that the tongue has the power to both bless and curse. James 3
7. What should we do to resist the devil, according to James?
- A) Pray for wealth
- B) Ignore him
- C) Fight him directly
- D) Submit to God (correct answer)
Answer: Submit to God. James instructs believers to submit to God to effectively resist the devil. James 4
8. What does James say about wealth?
- A) It can lead to greed (correct answer)
- B) It should be pursued
- C) It is a blessing
- D) It is always good
Answer: It can lead to greed. James warns that wealth can lead to greed and materialism. James 5
9. What does James encourage regarding patience?
- A) To wait for others
- B) To be impatient
- C) To be patient in trials (correct answer)
- D) To avoid trials
Answer: To be patient in trials. James encourages patience, especially in the face of trials and suffering. James 5
10. What does James say about the wisdom from above?
- A) It is pure and peaceable (correct answer)
- B) It is foolish
- C) It is selfish
- D) It is worldly
Answer: It is pure and peaceable. James describes godly wisdom as pure, peaceable, and full of mercy. James 3