(:13-16) TEMPTATIONS CANNOT BE BLAMED ON GODĬ. (:2-12) TRIALS TEST OUR FAITH WITH THE GOAL OF PERSEVERANCEī. (1:2-18) FAITH WITHOUT PERSEVERANCE IS DEADĪ. NINE TESTS OF GENUINE FAITH … FAITH WITHOUT "X" IS DEAD James 2:17 " Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself." BASIC OUTLINE IN THE PRACTICAL REALITIES OF EVERYDAY LIFE, GENUINE FAITH EMBRACES FULLY THE WILL OF GOD One must live in the real world with a real and dynamic faith that is visible through its works. There is no theological ivory tower where one can hide and profess loyalty to Jesus. This is a very practical letter that teaches Christians how to apply the Word and Wisdom of God to everyday living. But apart from such evidence of a changed life, one’s profession of faith must be viewed as dead and hypocritical. These good works are not a substitute for justification by faith – they are the fruit of that justification. Genuine faith will show itself in a transformed life of good works.
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