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A Living Faith Evidenced in Works of Obedience: Part 2 (James 2:14–26)
Click here to read part 1. The meaning of James 2:14–26 must be understood by a careful understanding of the words and phrases in context. The passage may be outlined as follows: An Inoperative Faith is Useless (James 2:14–19) The Key Question (James 2:14) The Illustration (James 2:15–16) The Answer (James 2:17) The Challenge (James…
Read MoreA Living Faith Evidenced in Works of Obedience: Part 1 (James 2:14–26)
James 2:14–26 is at the heart of James’ theological thrust. Yet, in the outline of the book, this passage is a clarification that continues to press home the main point found in James 1:19–27 (being a doer of the Word and not a hearer only) and the three prime examples which apply that main point…
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