Theory question 112
Faith, Works and Impartiality(a) Highlight James' teaching on faith and works. (b) What two lessons can Christians learn from this teaching?
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(a) Faith without works cannot save (James 2:14).
Telling a needy brother "Go in peace" without help is useless (James 2:15-16).
Faith by itself, without works, is dead (James 2:17).
Faith is shown by works (James 2:18).
Even demons believe and shudder (James 2:19).
Abraham was justified by works when he offered Isaac; faith worked with his works and was completed by them (James 2:21-23).
A man is justified by works and not by faith alone (James 2:24).
Rahab was justified by works when she received the messengers (James 2:25).
As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead (James 2:26).
Be doers of the word, not hearers only (James 1:22).
(b) Any two: Christians must show their faith by good deeds; help the poor and needy; obedience to God proves faith; empty profession of faith is worthless; true religion includes care for orphans and widows (James 1:27).
Explain James 2:14-26, then two lessons.