Catholic Epistles

James

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Key verse(s):

"Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works" James 2:18

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  1. Will God ignore our prayers when we doubt?
  2. “Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.” Does this mean wrath is acceptable? Explain.
  3. What’s the difference between good Christians who believe that there is one God and the demons who also believe that there is one God?
  4. Some other Christian denominations believe that all you need to be saved is faith. How can you use this chapter to respond to this belief?
  5. How does St. James describe the tongue? 
  6. If the tongue cannot be tamed why try?
  7. What counsel does St. James give to those tempted by the world?
  8. What does the phrase “friend of the world” mean and how can that cause an enmity with God?
  9. Identify verses in this chapter that talk about sacraments of the Church.
  10. Does anointing with oil guarantees healing?

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  1. CHAPTER 1
    1. My brethren, count it all _____- when you fall into various __________, knowing that the testing of your faith produces __________.
    2. The apostle says that “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from _________." a) our parents b) the Father of lights c) the Pharisees
  2. CHAPTER 2
    1. When a poor man comes to our church we should:
      a) treat him as a servant b) ignore him and pay attention to the rich people c) treat him well because he is also loved by God
    2. Who is called “friend of God”?
      a) any Christian b) the Lord Jesus Christ c) Abraham d) Rahab
  3. CHAPTER 3
    1. 1. Out of the same _________ proceed _________ and cursing.
    2. 2. Heavenly wisdom is characterized by:
      a) envy and self-seeking b) confusion and evil c) purity, peace and gentleness
  4. CHAPTER 4
    1. 1. "God resists the _________, but gives grace to the __________."
    2. 2. Therefore, to him who knows to do ______ and does not ____ it, to him it is _________.
  5. CHAPTER 5
    1. 1. But let your "Yes," be _______ and your ______ "No," lest you fall into __________.
    2. 2. Is anyone among you _______? Let him call for the elders of the _______ and let them pray over him, anointing him with _______ in the name of the _______.

Jude

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Key verse(s):

"Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life" Jude 21

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  1. What did the ungodly men do?
  2. What does St Jude urge us to do?
  3. Why were false prophets called dreamers?
  4. They are like clouds without water. Explain.

Homework:
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  1. St Jude was eager to write about:
    a) the Holy Bible b) salvation c) the Jews d) the Romans
  2. Keep yourselves in the _______ of God, looking for the _________ of our Lord Jesus Christ unto _________ ________.
  3. What was St. Jude eager to write about?
  4. What did the Lord do to those who did not believe?

1&2 Peter

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Key verse(s):

"Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life" Jude 21

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  1. Despite their suffering, how does St. Peter describe his audience's spiritual relationship and outlook? 
  2. What should be our relationship with our government, and why?
  3. The Gospel was also preached to those who are dead. Explain.
  4. List the responsibilities of the good shepherd.
  5. What tent is St. Peter talking about?
  6. What are the new Heaven and the new earth?
  7. How does God’s patience and long-suffering benefit man? 

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  1. On what should we set our hope? 
  2. What should husbands give to their wives?
  3. What should be the response of the one who suffers as a Christian?
  4. What reward will the good shepherd receive?
  5. How does St. Peter describe the devil?
  6. What did the Lord Jesus Christ receive from God the Father?
  7. Who moved the holy men to prophesy? 
  8. Name two righteous people mentioned in 2 Peter 2.
  9. How can we resist being led by the wicked?

1 John

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"We love Him because He first loved us" 1 John 4:19

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  1. CHAPTER 1
    1. What is the importance of confession?
    2. What are the conditions for fellowship with God?
  2. CHAPTER 2
    1. When in the Divine Liturgy do we recite vv 15 and 17?
    2. How can we protect ourselves from deception?
  3. CHAPTER 3
    1. Does St. John claim that Christians do not sin at all?
    2. What attitudes and actions characterize the children of God?
  4. CHAPTER 4
    1. How did God express His love for us and how should we respond?
    2. What do you learn about the relationship between the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit?
  5. CHAPTER 5
    1. What do water and blood refer to?
    2. What is the difference between a sin leading to death and a sin not leading to death?

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  1. CHAPTER 1
    1. What is the message St. John heard and is declaring?
    2. What would cleanse us from all sins?
  2. CHAPTER 2
    1. Who is our Advocate with the Father?
    2. Who does the antichrist deny?
  3. CHAPTER 3
    1. What is the message we have heard from the beginning?
    2. Why did Cain murder his brother Abel?
  4. CHAPTER 4
    1. Who is the source of love?
    2. What can cast out fear?
  5. CHAPTER 5
    1. What can overcome the world?
    2. Name the three that bear witness in Heaven. 

2&3 John

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Key verse(s):

"Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers" 3 John 2

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  1. 2 John
    1. What Truth is St. John talking about in this Letter?
    2. What does St. John say about welcoming different missionaries into our houses?
  2. What were the problems with Diatrephes?
  3. 3 John
    1. For what was Gauis commanded? 
    2. What were Diotrephes' weaknesses?

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  1. 2 John
    1. What does St. John plead in this Letter?
    2. 2. How do we recognize false teachers?
  2. 3 John
    1. What were the problems with Diotrephes?
    2. Was Demitrius a help to St. Paul? How so?