James, 1 Peter, 1-3 John, Jude, and Revelation

What is the main message of James?

Faith (in Jesus) without Wisdom is Dead

What is the wisdom tradition?

So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.”
Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show
you my faith by my works (2:17-18).

This is Wisdom Tradition. Proverbs (Wise Sayings) are not
rules or laws, they are rhythms and patterns.

What is the Sermon on the Mount cross reference in James?

The Book of James features over 20 distinct parallels with the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), treating Jesus's teachings as a manual for practical living. Key cross-references include James 2:5 (poor in spirit), James 1:22 (doers of the word), and James 5:12 (banning oaths), echoing Jesus's teachings on the kingdom, righteousness, and speech.

What does James have to say about the rich?

Faith is not living if you are showing favoritism to the Rich and Popular, neglecting the Poor and the Needy, Trusting in Riches, Failing to pay people a livable wage, living in luxury and self-indulgence

What does James have to say about faith and works?

By implication, the opposite of dead faith – humility, impartial love, generosity, just and equitable economic agreements, etc.

What does 1 Peter talk about being a living stone and temple?

What does 1 Peter have to say about Rome and Babylon?

Simon (Cephas) Peter, one of the Twelve, writing from the church in Rome (“Babylon”, 5:13). Rome is the Babylon of that time.

What is the main message of 1 Peter?

Endure unjust suffering as a witness to Jesus

What is the main message of 1-3 John?

Walk in the Love and Light of God.

Which book is the Anti Christ mentioned? What does John have to say about the Anti Christ?

1 John; The anti-Christ deny Jesus

What is written about Gauis in 1-3 John?

John encouraging Gaius (a member of these churches) to
welcome people who John supports. Gaius is the recipient of 2 John letter.

What is the genre of Revelation?

Apocalyptic

Who is the author of Revelation?

John

What is the context of Revelation?

• Nero sits on the throne and has initiated a
  government sanctioned persecution of
  Christians

• There is widespread temptation to refuse
  Christ to escape persecution

• Jesus promises New Creation to all those
  who endure and overcome

What does Revelation say about Nero? Who is he?

Nero sits on the throne and has initiated a government sanctioned persecution of Christians

What do the beast symbolize in Revelation?

Empires

What is the idealist perspective of reading Revelation?

The events described are symbolic of the cosmic battle between God and Satan

What is the Preterist perspective of reading Revelation?

the events described were largely fulfilled in the first century, especially with the fall of Jerusalem (A.D. 70

What is the futurist perspective of reading Revelation?

the events described are largely yet to be fulfilled, typically as rapidly occurring signs of the end of days

What is the Pre-Trib perspective of reading Revelation?

a rapture will happen before a Tribulation

What is the Mid-Trib perspective of reading Revelation?

Mid-Trib: a rapture will happen in the middle of a Tribulation

What is the Post-Trib perspective of reading Revelation?

no “rapture”, not really

What is the Pre-Mil. perspective of reading Revelation?

Christ will return before his Millennial Reign

What is the Post-Mil. perspective of reading Revelation?

Christ will return after a Millennial Reign

What is the A-Mil. perspective of reading Revelation?

Christ is presently reigning

How does it all end?

No more sea (abyss, where evil comes from)
• Heaven will descend to earth, and God will forever dwell with us (Immanuel)
• God will do away with the curse of sin and death and humanity will live in
delightful communion with God, each other, and creation forever

Who is the author of James?

James, the half brother of Jesus, who led the mostly Jewish church in Jerusalem

Message of 2 John

Warning to a specific church to watch out for the deceivers (probably the same “anti-Christs”) and not to support them

Message of 3 John

Encouraging Gaius (a member of these churches) to
welcome people who John supports