Write a six page double-spaced paper on a passage you learned from the New Testament that is most meaningful to you. You may include information about the book in which the passage is found such as its’ background, context, etc. Discuss the reason you selected the particular passage. What is the application of the passage to life? The paper will be graded on content (accuracy of information, relevance) and style (grammar, spelling, arrangement, and interaction with material). Please include a Bibliography, Table of Contents, and a Cover Page.
Scripture Focus:
James 1:12-15
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
Sources: (NEED 5)
[1] Title: James: Wisdom of James, Disciple of Jesus the Sage (eBook), New Testament Readings by Bauckham, Richard. Publication: London; New York Routledge, 1999.
[2] Title: Hebrews and James (eBook), Westminster Bible Companion by Gench, Frances Taylor. Publication: Louisville, KY. Westminster John Knox Press, 1996.
[3] Title: First and Second Peter, James, and Jude (eBook), Interpretation, A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching by Perkins, Pheme. Publication: Louisville, KY. Westminster John Knox Press, 1995.
Notes:
Source of James’ writings would be that of Q [1].
Aphorism in synonymous couplets – used mostly in the Old Testament, like in Proverbs and the Psalms; James tends to make use of them in his book, although more of a minor factor compared to the books previously mentioned [1]. He does use it in the verse that we are looking at in this essay.
Step-Sayings (sorites) – found in 1:15, also in 1:3-4 – these are A leads to B which leads to C follows by D… and then all of a sudden, you end up at H and you don’t know how you got there. [1] pg. 44-45
Debate-Sayings – found in 1:13 – echoed in Ecclesiastes 7:10, Proverbs 20:22 and 24:29
Trials and Temptation – trials are a joy, due to the growth from which they bring about in a person [2] (pg 91). In hardship, one is to draw closer to God for strength, love, peace, and understanding.
God’s Role in Trials and Temptations – peirasmos is a Greek word that means both trials and temptations. It is used in the chosen study verse and also shows that God does not lead me into sin, but my own sinful desire to do so [2] (pg 94).
Verse 12 is considered to be that of a beatitude and it reflects back to verses 2 thru 4 [3] (pg 100).
Evil lies completely in the hand man, from where the origin of sin lies. Trials shift from a suffering of a community or personal standpoint to that of an internal battle and also echoes with that of Romans 7 [3] (pg 101).
Scripture Focus:
James 1:12-15
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
Sources: (NEED 5)
[1] Title: James: Wisdom of James, Disciple of Jesus the Sage (eBook), New Testament Readings by Bauckham, Richard. Publication: London; New York Routledge, 1999.
[2] Title: Hebrews and James (eBook), Westminster Bible Companion by Gench, Frances Taylor. Publication: Louisville, KY. Westminster John Knox Press, 1996.
[3] Title: First and Second Peter, James, and Jude (eBook), Interpretation, A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching by Perkins, Pheme. Publication: Louisville, KY. Westminster John Knox Press, 1995.
Notes:
Source of James’ writings would be that of Q [1].
Aphorism in synonymous couplets – used mostly in the Old Testament, like in Proverbs and the Psalms; James tends to make use of them in his book, although more of a minor factor compared to the books previously mentioned [1]. He does use it in the verse that we are looking at in this essay.
Step-Sayings (sorites) – found in 1:15, also in 1:3-4 – these are A leads to B which leads to C follows by D… and then all of a sudden, you end up at H and you don’t know how you got there. [1] pg. 44-45
Debate-Sayings – found in 1:13 – echoed in Ecclesiastes 7:10, Proverbs 20:22 and 24:29
Trials and Temptation – trials are a joy, due to the growth from which they bring about in a person [2] (pg 91). In hardship, one is to draw closer to God for strength, love, peace, and understanding.
God’s Role in Trials and Temptations – peirasmos is a Greek word that means both trials and temptations. It is used in the chosen study verse and also shows that God does not lead me into sin, but my own sinful desire to do so [2] (pg 94).
Verse 12 is considered to be that of a beatitude and it reflects back to verses 2 thru 4 [3] (pg 100).
Evil lies completely in the hand man, from where the origin of sin lies. Trials shift from a suffering of a community or personal standpoint to that of an internal battle and also echoes with that of Romans 7 [3] (pg 101).
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