Faith That Works

James 2:14-26

 

Introduction - One is saved by faith alone, but it is a faith that does not remain alone!  Faith is the root, and works are the fruit!

 

I.       Dead Faith - vs. 14-17

     

         A. Lifeless - v. 17

         

         B.        Profession only - v. 14a

 

         C. Unable to save - v. 14b

 

         D. Inactive - vs. 15-17

 

 

II.     Defective Faith - vs. 18-19

 

         A.  Disjointed - v.18

 

          B.  Demonic - v. 19

           

               1.  Factual = Intellect

              2.  Feeling = Emotion

               3.  Futile = Devoid of life

 

 

III.    Demonstrative Faith - vs. 20-26

 

         A.  Seen in Abraham - vs. 20-24

 

        B.  Seen in Rahab - v. 25

 

         C. Seen in the working of the body - v. 26

 

 

Conclusion – The Faith That Works – See Ephesians 2:8-10