2:14,16 Faith without works is useless
2:14 Faith without works cannot save
2:20 Faith without works is ineffective
2:20 Faith without works is foolish
2:17,26 Faith without works is dead
2:25 Faith without works is not possible
1. Paul and James are emphasizing, not contradicting.
Romans 3:28 / James 2:24
Romans 4:2-3 / James 2:22-24
2. We are saved by grace, through faith.
3. Works are proof of faith.
Matthew 7:15
Ephesians 5:9-10
Galatians 5:22-23
4. Faith and works are intimately tied together.
5. Our lives must demonstrate action.
6. We must be careful not to judge someone’s work (or lack of it).
Hebrews 10:24