Justification in James

Biblical exegetes have long discussed the relationship of justification in James to that of Paul. On the surface, James 2:24 appears even to contradict many of the key Pauline passages that speak clearly of justification as occurring by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone and not by works of the law. In this episode, we discuss the different uses of the words "justification" and "justify" in James, specifically, and in the Bible, generally.

[Qhaon]

You mentioned Abraham was declared righteous in Genesis 15. What’s your perspective on what happened in Genesis 12? Was he justified then? Is it kind of like what you talked about with being “openly justified?” In other words, Abraham was counted righteous by God when he believed in Genesis 12 but was not declared righteous openly until Genesis 15.

[Ryan_Zell]

Every Protestant that proclaims that we are justified by Faith Alone should HEAR these FOUR words by James 2:24 echoing in their heads:
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."
"not by faith alone."

The Protestant Scripture Twister Series #4 - Luther 2:24