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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - James 2:15

be . Greek. huparcho. See Luke 9:48 . destitute = lacking. Greek. leipo , as in James 1:4 , James 1:5 . daily . Greek. ephemeros. Only here. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - James 2:14

What doth it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but have not works? can that faith save him?If a man say he hath faith ... Here, at last, is that subjective trust/faith which is so frequently imported into New Testament passages. The word for "faith" here is exactly the one used in Romans 5:1; Ephesians 2:8, etc.; and the allegation that here is a pretended faith, or some inferior brand of faith, is absolutely illogical, there being no word in the apostolic writings regarding... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - James 2:15

If a brother or sister be naked and in lack of daily food, and one of you say unto them, Go in peace, be ye warmed and filled; and yet ye give them not the things needful to the body; what doth it profit?If a brother or sister ... one of you ... These words tied in with "my beloved brethren" in James 2:14, make it impossible to suppose that James was addressing some external theory. No, the problem addressed was exactly the one that exists today, namely, Christians supposing that "faith only"... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - James 2:14

James 2:14.— The Jews retained the highest reverence for their law, and would adhere to it as the method of justification or acceptance with God, even after the coming of the gospel of Christ. Whereas the apostles assured them, that faith, or the gospel method, was the only way in which they could hope for acceptance. Some of the JewishChristians,hearingfaithextolledso much above the law, seem to have wilfully misrepresented the design of the apostles, as if by faith they had meant no more than... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - James 2:14

14. James here, passing from the particular case of "mercy" or "love" violated by "respect of persons," notwithstanding profession of the "faith of our Lord Jesus" ( :-), combats the Jewish tendency (transplanted into their Christianity) to substitute a lifeless, inoperative acquaintance with the letter of the law, for change of heart to practical holiness, as if justification could be thereby attained (Romans 2:3; Romans 2:13; Romans 2:23). It seems hardly likely but that James had seen Paul's... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - James 2:15

15. The Greek is, "But if," &c.: the "But" taking up the argument against such a one as "said he had faith, and yet had not works," which are its fruits. a brother, &c.—a fellow Christian, to whom we are specially bound to give help, independent of our general obligation to help all our fellow creatures. be—The Greek implies, "be found, on your access to them." read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:14

1. James’ assertion 2:14The Arminian interpretation of this verse (view one above) is as follows. If a person claims to be a Christian but gives no evidence of true faith by the way he lives, he may never have been saved or he may no longer be saved. One Reformed view (view two above) is that if a person claims to be a Christian but gives no evidence of true faith by the way he lives, he was never saved. [Note: For a response to advocates of lordship salvation that hold this position, see... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:14-26

B. The Importance of Vital Faith 2:14-26Some have seen this section as dealing with a new subject, the relationship of faith and works, whereas the previous one dealt with partiality (James 2:1-13). It seems to me and to others, however, that this section relates to the preceding one in the same way James 1:19-27 relates to James 1:2-18. It deals with a larger, more basic issue that connects with and underlies the practical problem just discussed."In this section St. James proceeds to enlarge... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:15-16

2. James’ illustration 2:15-16As he did before (James 2:2-4), James provided a concrete situation to illustrate his point (James 2:15-16). He envisioned a situation that may very well have taken place in his church in Jerusalem where there were many poor saints (Romans 15:25-31; 1 Corinthians 16:3). All the people in the illustration seem to be genuine Christians in view of the terms James used to describe them (cf. "brethren" in James 1:2; James 2:1; James 2:14; James 3:1). The situation he... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - James 2:1-26

Warnings Against Respect of Persons. Belief and Practice1. Another instance of inconsistency. Jesus Christ the Lord of glory] better, ’Jesus Christ the glory,’ or ’the glorious one,’ One of the rare passages in which St. James breaks through his habitual reserve in speaking of the Master, and shows us something of his devotion to Christ. Such reserve was natural to a Jew. 2. In the Jewish-Christian Church the place for worship is still the synagogue (Hebrews 10:25). At first strangers would be... read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - James 2:15

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - James 2:14

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - James 2:15

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - James 2:14

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - James 2:14

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - James 2:15

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:14-26

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:15-16

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - James 2:1-26

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