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Not all of the examples used in James 2 are works of “kindness and compassion.” Abraham’s work saved him because he OBEYED God when He told him to offer Issac as a sacrifice. Abraham was not doing it out of“kindness and compassion “ for Issac.

The apostle Paul calls Faith a work, also, in 1 Thess1:3 and 2 Thess 1:11. Jesus plainly calls Faith a WORK of God. If you won’t believe the words of Jesus, then nothing I say will convince you. I also know you do not believe the words of Jesus in Mark 16:16. Jesus talks about people who...

Yes, and Paul calls it a “work of faith” in 1 Thess. 1:3 and also 2 Thess. 1:11.

yes, I remember that joke; but I disagree that the works in James 2 are only about our physical life. How would that apply to demons? They don’t walk a “physical life.” How would “works” save our physical life? Did you think that because of the illustration about being filled and warmed...

Interesting. Whether the man in verse 14 has real faith or not is not in question. The Holy Spirit did not question it ; why should you. The answer to the question of “can faith save him?” Is still “no” according to what the rest of the verses are saying. You are “quibbling”. Because you...

where did I lose you? The first sentence in this post is not mine—it is the Holy Spirit’s.. And it is a question—not a statement. The question is asked by the Holy Spirit-about a man who has faith but does not have works. CAN FAITH SAVE HIM? The answer to this question is “no.” I know this...

The Holy Spirit says the demons believe AND TREMBLE! I’m pretty sure they know Christ is the Son of God and the power He has and what He will and can do. That’s quite a bit more than just believing there is one God. Everything you believe about Christ, they KNOW already. I agree that...

Thats easy. I’ve already explained that in my post to Magenta, because she brought up the same scripture in Ephesians; but I am glad to go over it again. There are at least 4 or five different types of “works” talked about in the New Testanent. Most of them are bad and will not save you...

I disagree. James is completely in harmony with the doctrine of Christ and very relevant to Christian’s. Yes, he writes to Jews, but these Jews are Christian’s. He is not trying to convert them to Christ—they are already “”converted” and he calls them “brethren” over and over in the book. I...

Wow! You need to go back and re-read those verses. James is not questioning whether Faith saves—he is questioning whether faith “alone” without works, saves. The only people who does not believe that faith saves are the atheists. The question in verse 14 is “can faith (without works) save...

And you know this how? What scripture tells you that? The devils know and believe that Jesus is Lord. That’s why they tremble. You can’t tell them anything about Christ that they don’t already know; they know and believe in who He is. They are aware of his power. You think you know more...

I disagree. James is completely in harmony with the doctrine of Christ and very relevant to Christian’s. Yes, he writes to Jews, but these Jews are Christian’s. He is not trying to convert them to Christ—they are already “”converted” and he calls them “brethren” over and over in the book. I...

Yes, that is true. It’s just that some people disagree with James when he argues that “works” are “necessary” and actually part of the salvation process (saved by works, James 2:21, 24,25) Thus, making “faith only” , like the demon’s faith, not able to save anyone.

CD C V. Bc yea qqqq For several reasons: (1). James is talking about the kind of works that “save”, justify a man. That is totally different than works that are just “evidence” of salvation. Verse 21 in the example of Abraham, he was “Saved”, “Justified by the works he did. Verse 24...

Boastful works are not the kind of works being discussed in James 2. A common mistake is to assume all works are “bad”. Not, so. The Bible talks about at least four or five different kinds of works. Boastful works originate with man—not GOd. That’s why he can boast about them. They are HIS...