Faith and Works

Faith and Works
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 8/9/2020
James 2:14-26

Sermon Theme: True faith in Christ works itself out in every area of life, even in midst of trials, persevering in actions, attitudes, speech and relationships, causing believers to not only hear the Word of God, but practice the Word of God, all for their good as a body of believers and God’s eternal glory!

I. TRUE FAITH EXPLAINED (James 2:14-19)
    A. Question Asked (James 2:14)
    B. Question Answered (James 2:15-19)
        1. Negatively: Unloving False Faith (James 2:15-17)
        2. Negatively: Demon False Faith (James 2:18-19)

II. TRUE FAITH ILLUSTRATED (James 2:20-25)
    A. The Patriarch Abraham (James 2:20-24)
        1. Example Introduced (James 2:20-21)
        2. Example Explained (James 2:22-24)
    B. The Prostitute Rahab
        1. Example Introduced (James 2:25a)
        2. Example Explained (James 2:25b)

III. TRUE FAITH SUMMARIZED (James 2:26)
    A. Body Apart from Spirit (James 2:26a)
    B. Faith Apart from Works (James 2:26b)