Justification By Faith

Do a man’s works produce salvation? Or, does saving faith produce works? There has been much discussion about
James 2:21-26 regarding works. Is James teaching in opposition to Paul about justification by faith alone?
No, James is teaching that faith will produce works, as Paul does.

James 2:21-26

I.) Justification by Faith Alone:

A.) Faith Saves: Ephesians 2:8-10, Romans 3:28, Galatians 5:4-6, Romans 9:30-32

B.) Purpose of the Law: Galatians 3:24, Romans 3:20, James 2:9-10, Galatians 3:10, Galatians 3:21-22

II.) Abraham Justified by Faith: V21-24

A.) Abraham’s Faith: Romans 4:13, Genesis 12:1-7, Genesis 15:6, Romans 4:2-16, Galatians 3:5-9

B.) Abraham’s Works: Genesis 22:9-12, Genesis 22:16-18

III.) Rahab Justified by Faith: V25

A.) Rahab’s Faith: Joshua 2:8-13, Matthew 21:31, Hebrews 11:30-31

B.) Rahab’s Works: Joshua 2:1-8, Joshua 2:15-21

IV.) Works Perfects Faith: V26

A.) Body Without a Spirit: Job 34:14-15, Psalm 104:29, Luke 23:46, Acts 7:59-60

B.) Faith Without Works: James 2:14 NASB, James 2:17, James 2:20

Food for thought: Faith Produces Works, Works Do Not Produce Faith.