Book of James: Yes and Yes

June 27, 2021

James 2:14 NIV

What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them?

James 2:15-16 NIV

Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?

James 2:17 NIV

In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

James 2:18 NIV

But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. 

James 2:19 NIV

You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.

James 2:20 NIV

You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless?

James 2:21 NIV

Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?

James 2:22 NIV

You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 

James 2:23 NIV

And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend. 

James 2:24 NIV

You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone.

James 2:25 NIV

In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction?

James 2:26 NIV

As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.

Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.

Ephesians 2:10 NIV

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Titus 3:8 NIV

This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

“It is impossible to separate or take sides on faith or works—it is as trying to separate a burning flame from its brightness.” – Martin Luther

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Matthew 5:14 NIV

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 

Matthew 5:15 NIV

Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.

Matthew 5:16 NIV

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

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