Introduction:
1. Faith is the kingpin in Christian life.
2. Is there a difference between James and Paul?
3. James 2:14-26 Speaks of two types of faith which is yours?
I. Faith void of works-dead faith.
This is a faith of acceptance, intellectual faith void of action. It is…
A. Useless (verses 15-17).
1. A picture to behold.
2. Faith that sits and gives lip service and does not serve others (Titus 2:7, 14).
3. Mt. 7:21-23; Ja. 1:22-26.
B. Can not be demonstrated (verse 18).
1. Faith must be demonstrated.
2. Such is true in our spiritual life (i.e. Noah, Naaman).
C. Can not change a person.
1. Faith itself will not make us unique.
2. The demons acknowledged Jesus (Mk. 3:11-12; Lk. 8:30, 31).
3. Look at Acts 26:27; 25:25.
D. Dead.
1. It is inactive and unproductive.
2. Characterized by Ephesians 2:1, 5.
II. Faith with works-active faith.
A. Profitable (verses 14, 16).
1. It is good and offers an advantage.
2. When it serves other others (Gal. 6:9-10) or is related to salvation (Mt. 16:26).
B. Alive
1. The possibility of being productive.
2. Told we are saved (Eph. 2:1-10). We are challenged to engage in works that benefit others and God (1 Jn. 3:17, 18).
C. Justifies.
D. Makes us acceptable (verse 23).
1. Accounted/imputed-to credit to ones account.
2. Examples.
Conclusion:
Entered on 10/11/2009
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