In The Disputation Concerning Justification, Luther answered this error: Major Premise: Faith without works justifies, Minor Premise: Faith without works is dead [Jas. 2:17, 26]. Therefore, dead faith justifies.:
"…We say that justification is effective without works, not that faith is without works. For that faith which lacks fruit is not an efficacious but a feigned faith. … It is one thing that faith justifies without works; it is another thing that faith exists without works." [LW 34: 175-176].
B. Introductory Presuppositions
1. We believe the Book of James is inspired and is part of the Word of God. 2. We do not believe that James could be presenting “another gospel” since it is inspired. 3. James is practical and pastoral more than theological and technical. 4. Christians need the gospel – is the gospel in James?
I. The Author
II. His Audience 1:1
III. What We Know about James from other Scriptures
A. A Brother of the Lord Matthew 12:46-49; 13:55; John 2:11-12; 7:1-5
B. His Conversion -- 1 Cor. 15:3-8
C. His Ministry -- Acts 12:17; 15:13; 21:18
IV. Closing Observations from the Book of James itself
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“ Great Sermon! ” I've been so blessed by this series on the book of James. The wealth and depth of knowledge this pastor has is remarkable.
Sinner Saved (8/18/2013)
from California
“ Great Beginning! ” Great beginning to this new series in the book of James. "But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned." (1 Cor. 2:14) So much trouble has come from the preaching of spritually dead men. Thank God for His faithfullness to raise up men who fear Him, in the Spirit, and can discern His Word. Faith/works? Can you discern how these two work together? I've learned a lot from this message.
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
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