Paul was addressing the Jews. Who were clinging to the Old testament law and believed in righteousness by works , rejecting the Gospel of Christ. James was referring to Faith without works is dead. For By Grace(greek word charis: benevolent influence of God , favor ) are ye saved( Greek word sozo : rescued from danger , destruction , made safe )thru Faith ( Greek word : pistis : referring to Christ , a strong and welcome conviction or belief that Jesus is the Messiah through whom we obtain eternal salvation in the kingdom of God ) and that not of yourselves (Greek word hymon , You ! ) it is the gift ( Greek word : for on , sacrifice to God ) of God . Ephesians 2:8 . God and only the Almighty God can give salvation . None calleth upon the name of God , no not one . You cannot upon he whom you don't know . None are righteousness no not one . God calls US . God imputed the righteousness of Christ upon those who believes . Praised be the Name of the Lord! He hath declared the end from the beginning .