You Won’t Believe What “Faith Without Works is Dead” REALLY Means | James 2 | Beyond the Words

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You won't believe what "faith without works is dead" REALLY means!

For most of my life, I have heard sermons about this verse. I've studied it in groups.

Often, this verse leads to a conversation about what really matters in our relationship with Jesus: faith or works?

What we believe? Or what we do?

Is James contradicting Paul when he says that "faith without works is dead?"

Well, the truth is, when James makes that statement, he actually has something very specific in mind, something he is focusing on throughout his entire letter. And this week, we're going to learn what that is.

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[yuunoaboi]

But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

[maximusvonce]

"We are not saved on the basis of deeds done in righteousness, but by grace through faith" Apostle Paul

[abbafatherswarriorprincess]

Dear brother, this is exactly what the Holy Spirit has been teaching me!
God bless you and your ministry.

[morefiction]

"If you love me, you will keep my commandments". Not, If you want to go to heaven, prove you love me.

[lfymuib]

When james said faith without works is dead he was talking about faith that is benificial to helping your fellow man not salvation faith! The bible says even though they work not their faith alone is counted for righteousness! People use this verse to creat a works based salvation which leads people to hell.

[Frankjp]

Few people think about the doctrine of faith, but if it is a gift from God himself, then we must understand that anyone who possesses this gift, has been filled with the Holy Spirit. The natural outworking of the Holy Spirit is good works. Ephesians 2:8, 9 are beautiful, but many forget about verse 10. Paul and James are in perfect harmony.

[linak]

there's a humility n a soundness in your speech that makes it easy to listen. Abba help us all entreat n contend appropriately instead of shout argue n seek to always be opposing...

[sco]

A helpful image of this is to see faith as a tree and works as its fruit.

[mwarnken]

this brings to mind the term “In La’kech” which means “i am another you”. it is used as a greeting and reflects this biblical concept perfectly

[edwardwicks]

Woah!!!! Another great lesson!! One of the best! I've not only struggled with this one, I've taught it. You, Brandon, have nuanced it in such a way that makes so much sense. You wonder how you have missed what the context makes so obvious once the context is explained to you. The book of James has just gotten even more inspiring. 😊

[ericroberts]

I absolutely LOVE Brandon's videos! I have always been aware of how much gets lost in translations, but I have rarely had access to a source who can explain WHAT was lost in translation! The information and learning that I get from these videos is such a blessing! What could be better than helping people better understand and know who our Father in Heaven is and how He wants us to live? Leading people to Christ and help them grow in the will of God are the most important things someone can do, and I am truly grateful for these videos and the work that is put into them!
Thank you, Brandon!

[rubenleal]

This verse tears at me. In the past, I have helped "the poor". A few have been lifted up and gone on to even help others. But others have continued on to sometimes go deeper into despair.
Today, I see many around me in need of help. But I also see that most of them aren't even trying to lift themselves out of their situation.
I hate having to "judge" and choose who I help, but I have my own enslaving debts that I must take care of, and trying to help those who have become beggars out of laziness and addiction does not serve them, and does not serve me.
So I say a quick prayer for them in my heart as I tell them "no", and go on my way.
In The Chosen, Jesus told Jesse to get up, take up his bed, and go. So Jesse still had to do something for himself, or he'd still be lying there.
I find myself asking The Guider to show me The Way, to soften my heart, and harden my heart when appropriate.
I pray that this is an appropriate prayer.

[kimalonzo]

I memorized the book of James and I recite it several times every morning before I leave for work. Looking forward to this video.

[UnconditionalLoveChrist]

I agree!! That is my understanding also! Faith is faith. Works in faith means no matter what it looks like we have faith in Christ and God to fix the situation.

[keddy]

Thank you for your insights and knowledge, Brandon. I have been blessed by both! 🥰

[christophersmith]

Beautifully explained! Thank you for your teaching.

[mackdmara]

This is a great book of the Bible. Good coverage also.

God Bless

[watchwomansoundingthealarm]

People have misunderstood this more often than not. So glad you made this. I was going to make a gospel video to explain this but haven't yet.. glad you did! "The Royal Law" is SO important.

[lizblock]

Thanks for explaining this. I loved the Greek and Hebrew explanation. I have always thought of this with an example of a chair. I can say that I have faith that a chair is strong until I am blue in the face but if I refuse to sit in it, it is demonstrating that I don't really have the faith I said.

[williamburych]

Good Works will prove your faith !
"Whatever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me".