Book of James: Yes and Yes
June 27, 2021James 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
People need a living faith:
- A living faith with .
- A living faith with .
- A living faith that .
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.”