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James 2.14- 26

James 2.14- 26

Gal. 2.16 ~ knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.

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Martin Luther ~ "I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. Amen."

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Tit. 3.8 ~ This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

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Adam Clarke ~ "That is, his profession of faith; for it is not said that he has faith, but that he says, I have faith."

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Matt. 7.20- 21 ~ 20 Therefore by their fruits you will know them. 21 Not everyone who says to Me, "Lord, Lord," shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

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James 2.14- 26

Mark 5. 7 ~ And he cried out with a loud voice and said, "

What have I to do with You, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore You by God that You do not torment me."

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James 2.14- 26

John Owen ~ "Faith, if it be a living faith, will be a working faith."

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James 2.14- 26

Abraham lived 175 years

Covenant made (Gen. 15)

Called by God (Gen. 12)

Isaac offered (Gen. 22)

25 50 75 100 125 150 175

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A. W. Tozer ~ "The Bible recognizes no faith that does not lead to obedience, nor does it recognize any obedience that does not spring from faith. The two are at opposite sides of the same coin."

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Libertine: a person who is morally or sexually unrestrained, especially a dissolute man; a profligate.

Legalist: the doctrine that salvation is gained through good works.

Paul

James

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