Faith in Action

April 2, 2023 Pastor: Bill Thompson Series: Authentic Faith - James

Passage: James 2:14–26

Introduction

 

Saving faith involves:

 

                                    Orthodoxy (right ______________)

 

                                    Orthopraxy (right _____________)

 

 

Point of the Passage: Genuine _______________ produces genuine _____________.

 

 

  1. Questions about Saving Faith. v. 14

 

  1. The First Question.

 

“What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works?”

 

  1. The Second Question.

 

“Does that faith save him?”

 

 

  1. Characteristics of Saving Faith. vv. 15-19

 

  1. Saving faith is shown in ______________ toward others. vv. 15-16

 

 

  1. Saving faith is _______________ accompanied by action. v. 17

 

 

  1. Saving faith and works _______________ be separated. v. 18

 

 

  1. Saving faith comes from the _____________. v. 19

 

 

III. Examples of Saving Faith.    vv. 20-26

 

Conclusion

 

Saving faith is demonstrated, first and foremost, in deeds of _______________.

 

 

Application Questions

 

  1. Why is it necessary for saving faith to involve right doctrine and right practice?
  2. How can you determine if giving money to person is helping him or hurting him?
  3. If saving faith is proved by works, how many works does it take to prove it?

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