@@eelyeoj5799 WOW, my brain must be stupid because you lost me at Math :)) so I'll just stick with following my Lord Jesus Christ and be compelled to do good because I follow and trust Him. No matter how many good works we do they will not save us, only Jesus can do that.
@@bailujen8052 Yes, there is plenty of people that believe that their own good works saves them from Hell. That is a popular lie so many people have fallen for unfortunately.
In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus is going to separate the sheep from the goats for judgement. Jesus is going to say to the sheep on his right hand, come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: For I was hungry, and you gave me meat: I was thirsty, and you gave me drink: I was a stranger, and you took me in: I was naked, and you clothed me: I was sick or in prison, and you visited me. Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when did we see you, and did all these things unto you? And the King shall answer and say unto them, inasmuch as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me. [ Matthew 25:31-40 ]. The sheep loved the brethren with good works. Then Jesus is going to say to the goats on his left hand, depart from me, you cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: For I was hungry, and you gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and you gave me no drink: I was a stranger, and you took me not in: I was naked, and you clothed me not: I was sick or in prison, and you visited me not. Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when did we see you, and not do all these things unto you? Then shall he answer them, saying, inasmuch as you did it not to one of the least, you did it not to me. [ Matthew 25:41-46 ]. The goats did not love the brethren with good works. Jesus is going to cast out the unprofitable servants into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. [ Matthew 25:1-30 ] Jesus said, every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. [ Matthew 7:19 ] Jesus loved the brethren and neighbor with many good works. [ John 10:32 ]
@Faith Over Fear (1) can you lose your salvation if you serve two masters? (2) can you lose your salvation if you worship Satan? (3) can you lose your salvation if you deny Jesus? (4) can you lose your salvation if you practice sin? (5) can you lose your salvation if you kill your brother in Christ? (6) can you lose your salvation if you practice adultery? (7) is there any sin that you can lose your salvation? (8) do we need to confess our sins? Let me know what you think biblically, because I also believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. [ Acts 15:11 ] & [ Ephesians 2:8-9 ]
This is a gifted teacher (gift) who explains things so easily. I am 48 and been saved born again since age 20 almost 21, and he is so gifted to explain things crystal clear in quick vids. So good!
tonight i opened my bible with an expectant heart open to God for the first time in 3 years. I’ve read my bible here and there, but tonight I tried to open my heart and have faith. I felt drawn to James 2 and then found your video my chance after. Your video completely opened my eyes and brushed off a burden i’ve been carrying with me since 2019, as a someone who’s only been saved since 2016. Since 2018, after a friend’s wrong teaching, I’ve lacked confidence in my salvation b/c my faith always seemed to be dead. I never seemed to grow and always backslid and didn’t have fruit in my life. This video changed everything. I though my faith was dead as in disingenuous and my salvation void. This video completely changed my perspective. I want to have works, but now I know again that my lack of works doesn’t discount my salvation.
I think that now that you know that you will even do more good works, because doing good works for the love of our Lord rather than for the fear of hell is more true and honest and will bring you joy to serve the Lord, God bless you
@@njsoft Romans 11:6 "And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work." This man did a video explaining James and watch this video and how to be saved I fear for your salvation do it with an open heart pls
5:03 when you said our works glorify the father made me smile so big bc I may have won my mother over to Christ I’m not 100% positive yet but I’m seeing signs in her she’s leaning towards Jesus
May the Almighty God bless you and your family, just keep it in mind that we are examples, the salt of the earth and salvation belongs to the Lord, He decides, fully knowing before the creation of the earth what would happen to all of us. Pray, follow Christ and the will of God.
Pure joy to listen to a brother who understands James 2. It's so important to THINK about the words that we read in our King James Bible, because they're given by God with razor-sharp precision.
@SheepOfChrist818 Yes, that's true. Most Catholics don't even read the Bible (I know that from experience) and when they do, it will be the corrupted "Pope version" (Latin Vulgate), where the verses are so much changed that you can hardly recognize them. And they change the definitions of words and the meaning of verses to make them say what they want, no matter what is clearly written. Spiritually, Catholics are in total darkness, like in the middle ages during the dictatorship of Papacy, because they were robbed of the light of the truth, and don't even know it. That's how bad things really are. The one thing that needs to change in their heart is their attitude towards God's word, which they hatefully call "the Protestant Bible". They have been completely lied to about the bible by their Pagan Roman Church about everything, the inspiration and preservation of the bible, about the pagan roots and horrific crimes and mass murders against true Christians by the hands of the catholic church in the history, their own sinful nature and their need for biblical (!) justification, the dispensational change, and so on and on. But this change of thinking needs to take place in them, otherwise, they will never see the truth for what it is, nor have value and esteem for God's word. Thanks to God, that there were and still will be Catholics, who will be affected by the truth, and make their own research and will escape the Catholic Church by the Grace of God and the light of his word.
The razor sharp precision of the KJV has been dulled over hundreds of years of language change. Language is not static. It is always changing. There are now many obsolete words in the KJV. Worse yet, there are tons of words that have changed meaning. Unless you understand old English, you may come away with a wrong understanding by reading the KJV. I encourage you to get a good updated version of the bible.
Not true, where did you get that? The Young's LITERAL translation is the most accurate, its close to a 1:1 ratio to the original text. Cant get better than the original text!
@@boardtodeath46 No, I don't argue over which bible version is most accurate. I consult several when I do bible study. I do have great zeal for the Word however. And unfortunately, through no fault of its own, the KJV gives a distorted view of things because language has changed while God's Word has not. "Would I be accurate if I guessed you believe works are not required and you are only saved by Grace?" That depends - what kind of works are you talking about? It also depends on what phase of salvation you are talking about: justification, sanctification, or glorification?
Amen Brother...this book is one of the most misused books of the bible...God bless you for explaining it so clearly. Written study of James: WHY DOES JAMES SAY, “FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD?” The epistle of James was written to a group of people who were already children of God. James addressed them as brethren. In James 1:22,25, he went on to say to them, “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves … But whoso looks into the perfect law of liberty, and continues therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed” (not saved) “in his deed.” Good works don’t have any part in making you a child of God, but they certainly determine whether you are an obedient child of God or not. Obedience results in God’s blessings in a person’s life, whereas, disobedience results in God’s chastening. It is not the person who knows God’s will that God is going to bless, but rather the one who does His will. The believers whom James was addressing were guilty of showing favoritism to the rich people who came to their assembly. They claimed to be loving their neighbors as themselves, but in actuality they were hypocrites. They were treating people differently because they didn’t have money or dress well (James 2:1-11). So James admonishes them, “So speak, and so do, as they that shall be judged” (literally, `as they who are about to be judged’) “by the law of liberty … What does it profit, my brethren, though a man says he has faith, and has not works? Can faith save him?” (James 2:12,14). The Greek construction of the question, “can faith save Him?” requires a negative answer; therefore, the reply is, “no, faith alone cannot save him.” Now according to Ephesians 2:8,9, in order to be saved, a person must have faith and no works; yet according to James 2:14, a person can’t be saved without works. Some people have tried to explain this away by saying that the faith that saves produces works; however, James didn’t say faith produces works; he said faith alone can’t save. JAMES WAS WARNING OF IMPENDING DISCIPLINE The problem is quickly solved when you realize that the word “saved” isn’t always used in reference to salvation from eternal judgment. In James 5:15 he uses it in reference to being saved from physical death, and in James 2:14 he uses it in reference to being saved from God’s discipline. James was warning of impending discipline the Lord was going to bring into these Christians’ lives. It is not the believer who talks the good talk who avoids God’s discipline; it is the believer who lives the good life. These believers talked about love but were not practicing it. James 2:15-17 explain, “If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be warmed and filled; notwithstanding you give them not those things which are needful to the body; what does it profit? Even so faith, it if has not works, is dead, being alone.” Words alone could not supply the needy believers with food and clothing. Telling someone who is cold and hungry to be warmed and filled is to do absolutely nothing for that person. To be of profit, those words must be accompanied by works. They were to supply food and clothing for those in need, not just talk, because, “faith, if it has not works, is dead, being alone.” These believers apparently claimed to have faith, but without works, that sort of faith could not save them from God’s judgment in their lives. That’s why James said, “So speak, and so DO, as they that shall be judged” (literally, `are about to be judged’) “by the law of liberty” (James 2:12). Now since James was addressing believers, he was not talking about their receiving judgment in the lake of fire. . For the believer there is no such thing as coming into judgment as far as one’s eternal destiny is concerned. Christ said, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, he who hears My word, and believes on Him who sent Me, has everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation;” (literally, `judgment’) “but is passed from death unto life” (John 5:24). James makes it abundantly clear that he is speaking of faith in the Christian life, and faith in the Christian life will always manifest itself in works. A parallel passage can be found in First John 3:17,18, “But whoso has this world’s goods, and sees his brother have need, and shuts up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwells the love of God in him? My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.” If I say I love fellow believers, yet when they are in need I don’t help them out, then in truth, I don’t love them. BUT EVEN THE DEMONS BELIEVE AND THEY TREMBLE Many times those who think that one must submit to the Lordship of Christ in order to be saved will support their view by the passage in James which says the demons believe and tremble. James wrote, “You believe that there is one God; you do well: the demons also believe, and tremble. But will you know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?” (James 2:19,20). People who use these verses to teach that it is not enough just to believe in Christ for salvation don’t realize what they are saying. First of all, there is a big difference between believing in Christ and believing that there is one God. Believing that there is one God is not going to save anyone - even the Jews who rejected Christ believed that. Second, why would James use demons as an example of saving faith when there is no hope of demons being saved anyway. The Scriptures teach that since Christ didn’t die for angels (Hebrews 2:16). So James is not using the demons to prove that you have to do more than just believe in Christ to save you from eternal annihilation. James was using satire to reprimand these disobedient believers. To paraphrase, he is saying, “Big deal if you believe in God, so do the demons. You can talk all you want about faith, but without works all your so-called faith is dead.” James continues by using Abraham as an example. Verse 21 states, “Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac, his son, upon the altar?” Now in Romans 4:3-5, Paul uses Abraham as an example of a man who was justified by faith alone, apart from any works. “For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Now to him that works is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him who does not work, but believes on Him Who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.” It sounds like a contradiction between Paul and James, but in reality, they are speaking of two different events in Abraham’s life. Paul, in the book of Romans, deals with the faith Abraham had which resulted in his salvation and James deals with the faith Abraham had which resulted in his friendship with the Lord. It was by faith alone that Abraham became a child of God, but it was by his faith and works that he became a friend of God. It is important to realize that there are more than thirty years between the two occurrences referred to by Paul and James. Notice at what time in Abraham’s life he was justified by works. James 2:21 says, “when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar.” God had already promised Abraham that the Messiah was going to come through the line of his son Isaac. Isaac was unmarried at the time, and Abraham knew he would yet have to marry and have a child in order for God’s promise to be fulfilled. When Abraham was commanded by the Lord to offer Isaac as a burnt offering, he knew God wouldn’t break His promise and he trusted God to raise Isaac from the dead. And where did I get that? Hebrews 11:17-19 explain, “By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall your seed be called: accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from whence also he received him in a figure.” When God told Abraham to go and offer his son as a burnt offering, Abraham could have replied, “Now Lord, I know You’ve already promised to have the Messiah come through Isaac and I know You can raise him up from the dead, but there is no way I’m going to take his life.” Abraham could talk all he wanted about faith but the proof that he really did have faith was his works. Without the works, there is no faith. However, Abraham truly did have faith that the Lord would do what He promised as was proven by his obedience and Abraham “was called the friend of God” (James 2:23). Once a person is a child of God, he is always God’s child regardless of what he does (John 6:37). However, a person is not God’s friend unless he is doing the things God commands. Jesus Christ said, “You are My friends, if you do whatever I command you” (John 15:14). Being God’s friend is synonymous with what the Bible terms “fellowship.” The word “fellowship” means “partnership” and conveys the idea of having things in common with another individual. Thus, a believer who claims to be having fellowship with the Lord and is living a life of sin obviously is not having fellowship. He will come under the chastening hand of God, but nonetheless, he is still on his way to heaven.
@@Bruce_Peters Hello Bruce, Bruce...either Salvation is completely free, or we have some part to play in it...I have given you all the facts on James in the Study above...Abraham is used as an example of faith 2 times in his life...The first time it was when he WAS saved...it says in Romans chapter 4. Rom 4:1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? Rom 4:2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory;(this word glory means to boast) but not before God. Rom 4:3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Rom 4:4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. Rom 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Rom 4:6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, Rom. 4:7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Rom 4:8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. It does not say Abraham might have been disciplined because there was no need to say anything else about the story since Abraham did what God asked him to do. Now let’s look at the other time Abraham is used as an example of faith. Jam 2:21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? Jam 2:22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? Jam 2:23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. they are speaking of two different events in Abraham’s life. Paul, in the book of Romans, deals with the faith Abraham had which resulted in his salvation and James deals with the faith Abraham had which resulted in his friendship with the Lord. It was by faith alone that Abraham became a child of God, but it was by his faith and works that he became a friend of God. It is important to realize that there are more than thirty years between the two occurrences referred to by Paul and James. Notice at what time in Abraham’s life he was justified by works. James 2:21 says, “when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar.” God had already promised Abraham that the Messiah was going to come through the line of his son Isaac. Isaac was unmarried at the time, and Abraham knew he would yet have to marry and have a child in order for God’s promise to be fulfilled. When Abraham was commanded by the Lord to offer Isaac as a burnt offering, he knew God wouldn’t break His promise and he trusted God to raise Isaac from the dead. And where did I get that? Hebrews 11:17-19 explain, “By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, that in Isaac shall your seed be called: accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from whence also he received him in a figure.” When God told Abraham to go and offer his son as a burnt offering, Abraham could have replied, “Now Lord, I know You’ve already promised to have the Messiah come through Isaac and I know You can raise him up from the dead, but there is no way I’m going to take his life.” Abraham could talk all he wanted about faith but the proof that he really did have faith was his works. Without the works, there is no faith. However, Abraham truly did have faith that the Lord would do what He promised as was proven by his obedience and Abraham “was called the friend of God” (James 2:23). You and many others are trying to mix Salvation which is for everyone and completely free, with Discipleship which takes effort and work…and I am praying that you see the truth of all of this… DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DICIPLESHIP AND SALVATION: SALVATION: EPH 2:8-9 FOR BY GRACE ARE YE SAVED THROUGH FAITH; AND THAT NOT OF YOURSELVES; IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD; NOT OF WORKS, LEST ANY MAN SHOULD BOAST. (A GIFT CAN NOT BE PAID FOR OR IT IS NOT A GIFT) ROMANS 4:5 BUT TO HIM THAT WORKETH NOT, BUT BELIEVETH ON HIM WHO JUSTIFIETH THE UNGODLY HIS FAITH IS COUNTED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS. ACTS 13:39 AND BY HIM ALL THAT BELIEVE ARE JUSTIFIED FROM ALL THINGS, FROM WHICH YE COULD NOT BE JUSTIFIED BY THE LAW OF MOSES. GAL 2:16 KNOWING THAT A MAN IS NOT JUSTIFIED BY THE WORKS OF THE LAW, BUT BY THE FAITH OF JESUS CHRIST, EVEN WE HAVE BELIEVED IN JESUS CHRIST, THAT WE MIGHT BE JUSTIFIED BY THE FAITH OF CHRIST, AND NOT BY THE WORKS OF THE LAW: FOR BY THE WORKS OF THE LAW SHALL NO FLESH BE JUSTIFIED. PHILLIP 3:9-11 And be found in Him; not having my own righteousness, which is of the Law, but through the faith of Christ, the righteousness of God by faith, that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable to His death; if by any means I might attain to the resurrection of the dead. ROM. 10:3-4 FOR THEY BEING IGNORANT OF GODS RIGHTEOUSNESS AND GOING ABOUT TO ESTABLISH THEIR OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS, HAVE NOT SUBMITTED THEMSELVES UNTO THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD. FOR CHRIST IS THE END OF THE LAW FOR RIGHTEOUSNES TO EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES. ROM. 11:6 AND IF BY GRACE, THEN IS IT NO MORE OF WORKS: OTHERWISE, GRACE IS NO MORE GRACE. BUT IF IT BE OF WORKS, THEN IS IT NO MORE GRACE: OTHERWISE, WORK IS NO MORE WORK. ROM. 3: 21-24 21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. DECIPLESHIP: Luk 14:26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. This is Christ using hyperbole an exaggerated form of speech to drive His point home…it does not mean that you should actually hate. As that would be a sin…He is using a hyperbolic comparison better to hate the people you love than to not follow me. Luk 14:27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. Luk 14:28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Luk 14:29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, Luk 14:30 Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish. Luk 14:31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? Luk 14:32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace. Luk 14:33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. I know with many people I will not convince even though the truth is explained right before their eyes…I am praying for you Bruce that your spiritual eyes will be opened…and that you will believe in Christ Alone realizing that nothing you have done or will do after you are saved will keep you from the Love of God…I love what Paul says ALL THINGS ARE LAWFUL TO ME BUT NOT ALL THINGS ARE EXPEDIENT…What Paul was saying is that in the Liberty that is found in Christ he could do anything…but he knew that some things are not expedient or profitable. I want to give you one more verse that is so very simple even a child can see the truth and beauty in it… ACTS 16: 25-31 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, 26 and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were unfastened. 27 When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. 28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.” 29 And the jailer[a] called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas. 30 Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved. all the jailer was told was to Trust or believe in the God/Man who had done all the work to get this sinful Jailer to heaven...They did not ask Him to change his life or repent of his sin...or do any self-work before coming to Christ...it is not possible for an unbeliever to change without the Holy Spirit...many pastors teach you clean up and then come to Christ...The scriptures say's Christ saves you just as you are and then the believer is in a position to start to change...as they yield to the Holy Spirit. May the Holy Spirit Guide you in all truth Bruce.
@@Bruce_Peters Dear Bruce… You are mixing up discipleship and salvation... You’re Point: I agree that salvation is a free gift, but we do play a part in it: we have to believe. Agree or disagree? My answer: Absolutely it is by faith, but faith is not a work. All we are doing is changing our minds about what we previously believed in to placing our faith in Christ and His finished work on the cross... there is no work too be done. so we agree on this. Good! Your point: James explicitly states that the righteousness of Abraham came because he showed his faith was real, by his works. Answer: Abraham had already been saved 30 years prior to the quote James is quoting...the James quote is not Abrahams salvation it is Paul's quote in Romans below: Rom 4:1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? Rom 4:2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; (the glory here means to boast) but not before God. Rom 4:3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Rom 4:4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. Rom 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. This quote from Paul is from Genesis 15:5-6 James Quote is from Genesis chapter 22...you have to agree that Genesis 15 comes before Gen. 22 right? Abraham proved to God that he was righteous in his life not for salvation He was Justified before men… in the passage James is quoting…Abraham… was called the friend of God…He was not saved there…this was not a salvation event…Abraham had already been saved 30 years prior to the Quote in James…in Genesis 15: 5-6… James is quoting the events of Genesis in Chapter 22 you are getting your facts all mixed up. Can’t you see this Bruce by the verses above…Abraham did not have to prove to God that He was saved he was already saved… what Abraham did was show God that He was willing to do what Christ asked of him…Hence He was called a friend of God) AGAIN THIS IS NOT WHEN ABRAHAM WAS SAVED. Friendship with Christ is discipleship/Closeness this will be rewarded…here on earth and at the Judgement seat of Christ…but IS NOT A CONDITION FOR SALVATION. There are spiritual righteous believers and there are Carnal believers they are both going to heaven…but one will be honored, and one will be ashamed…One will have eternal rewards and the other not so much…some will be at the judgement seat of Christ with no reward at all. Your reply…All of us have to do that as well, we cannot just play lip service to God. We have to have a true real belief. That's what I think James is saying. Your view that Abraham was already saved and "became a friend to God" BECAUSE he sacrificed Isaac is not true. That is not what James 2 says. James say "AND" Abraham was called the friend of God, but that wasn't due to him being willing to sacrifice Isaac. Don't change the Bible. //Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?// See? He was JUSTIFIED. Not "made the friend of God." It says so explicitly. All of us have to prove this out in our own way. God doesn't ask us to offer our children, thankfully, but our works DO prove out our faith. If someone professes faith in God but has no works, it isn't real faith. That's what the point of James 2 is. There is NO SUCH THING AS TRUE BELIEF…You either are trusting in what Christ did for you apart from any work you do…or you are not trusting in the finished work of Christ…nothing you have done or will do or any proof you offer can change the finished work of Christ…I do not know what you mean by lip service…you either believe or you don’t…I believe I am going to heaven because of so many, many, verses that say Christ who was God died for me and Rose again and secured my eternal life and if I would just place my faith in what He did for me I would live with Him forever…How I act or what I do have nothing what so ever to do with this fact...it is done you cannot unborn yourself from Gods Family...what you can do is grieve the Holy Spirit, and bring Lots of Chastisement into your life by habitually sinning and some in the bible committed their sin unto death and Christ took them home early. Abraham was already saved…you are so very wrong about this Bruce…See it for yourself…you have to agree that Gen chapter 15 comes before Gen. chapter 22 So in your opinion why was Abraham called the Friend of God? It was because He did what God asked him to do…again the justification here has nothing to with salvation He was justified before men this is why James is bringing him up as an example of a righteous believer…He was already justified with regard to salvation. As Paul shows in Romans if Abraham was justified before God by the work he did when he offered Isaac up as a sacrifice…He would have cause to boast…It is a very dangerous thing to mix works and grace…a little bit of poison makes the whole thing bad. With all respect Bruce…You will not convince me on your point and although I have prayed for you…I will not convince you of my points…so let’s just agree to disagree…I will pray for you and you pray for me…One thing is for sure one of us is dead wrong on this topic…James was written to Already saved Christians telling them to straighten out and showing them the example that Abraham gave…Abraham the example of a righteous Christian and the James Christians who were not acting right who were about to get spanked by our Lord…It is not the Christian that talks the good talk but does the right thing that is spared Chastisement from God… You do not have to prove anything to God all He wants is for you to trust Him…proving and working and doing right all come after you believe not to prove that you are saved…but to be Gods friend/Disciple/fellowship/Closeness…and to avoid Chastisement by Him in your life. JOHN 8:36 THEREFORE IF THE SON MAKES YOU FREE YOU ARE FREE INDEED
The Holy Spirit can be perceived in you. You are spreading truth and it is a great blessing for the kingdom of God. Thank you for everything man. God bless you brother.
There are so few who teach soundly from the text; Calvinism and Lordship Salvation and Arminianism have spoiled the faith of many, but here, at least, the sheep find pasture. I've listened to enough of your videos to know the scriptures are in safe hands. God bless you brother.
@@DamirVidovic-pf2pk Jesus Is Lord, But That’s Not Required To Be Saved. It’s not a Cash Check. All You Have To Do Is Believe The Gospel And Trust Jesus.
Why would the sheep want pasture? Because they are sheep and not wolves. So it is that true believers have different desires then those of the world. And such desires will result in good works.
Brother you are gifted! Works being done that are so profitable to the saints and unbelievers right from this channel! Absolute clarity on this scripture that has tied every Christian in knots for centuries. Bless you!
He is INDEED I feel very blessed. in the last few months, I was wondering if i was reading my bible enough Praying enough, NOT ANY MORE I'm free and feel so much freedom SAME Jesus but don't feel any more pressure. I'm wondering IS LORD SHIP SALVATION A DIFFERNT JESUS THAN OSAS? Just wondering.
@@theodoreritola7641 All praise to God for leading you into his rest! Lordship Salvation, Calvanism etc. is legalism. It adds works to grace and its heresy. OSAS is a correct assessment of grace. Once we believe, we are sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise. We are in Jesus hand and the Fathers. No one can snatch us out.
The guy that Pastor Jack Hibbs had on for his last Happening Now, was totally misinterpreting this scripture, and Pastor Jack did NOT correct him. I had to turn it off. I had the weirdest feeling in my spirit. I'm thankful for the precious blood of Jesus. I know that I'm eternally secure because of what He did for me. I disappointed the Father daily, and it makes me feel so ashamed, but He has never turned His back on me. Thank you, Father God, for the precious gift of Jesus. I'm only justified through Him. Amen.
For by GRACE are ye saved through faith. Gotta love that Grace. Unmerited favor. You can have all the faith in the world, but without that sweet grace….
Save from what? this is save from power of sin (slave to sin) and not salvation from hell..And the works he is saying here is your own work (self righteousness) and not the good works of God prepared for us that we need to walk in it ( Ephesians 2:10)
@@ayalung1969unmmmm. I think the Bible would disagree with you. Faith in Christ is salvation. Quit lying and saying it’s not… it’s not saving you from being a slave to sin (although that’s part of salvation)
@@OnoDiamante yes, it makes perfect sense. Much more sense than James contradicting Paul as many believe. It's clear James is not speaking in a salvific sense. Thanks again!
@@jamesdixon4075 Agree. If James were speaking of salvation, Paul’s letters would be dreadfully contradictory. Paul Washer tries to say James is talking about salvation, because Christians are regenerated, but why would James be warning brethren, who are already saved, about needing works to prove salvation when this is by faith alone? It’s like saying have good works to be saved and that is another contradiction.
@@valkyrafe Thank God HE so loved the world that He Gave…His one and only begotten Son, our Lord Jesus who was crucified, died, and was buried and is alive…… He is not dead. I’m thankful n grateful for and to Him… not myself. Eyes on Jesus for He is coming soon 😁🙏
Yea, we let our light shine before men that they may see our good works and glorify our Father who is in heaven . We need only to have faith in Jesus to be saved, but our faith isn’t profitable without good works prepared for us to do to be a profitable servant .
James 2: 16 is reason I no longer attend church ( not scripture). Good thing I found this channel and JS77. Both have led me to Jesus who saved me because I was never saved in church Now that I am, I love reading/learning the Bible. All Glory to God, Jesus has Saved me.
Thank you for this video. You cleared things up for me concerning this verse. I still have to listen to it a few more times in order to process it. I think the more I hear it, I will grow in understanding on how to explain this better to others and meet them where they are.
6:35 This is what I have been searching for ever since I got hung up on this confusion in the past!! May God bless you for helping me finally receive the discernment I needed to understand this verse!
Thank you so much, the amount of misinterpretation and misunderstanding I and others have received from other Christians within this community is scary. Thank you God for letting me stay up to listen and understand this.
Ok the context of James 2:26 makes more sense now. Jesus was talking to already saved people calling them brethren. This scripture is often misinterpreted in teaching works based, but was taken out of context.
I have the same stance on James 2, and had a conversation with a catholic and “saved” person and the same devil and same conversation came out of both of them ! attacking me for being secure for my salvation! ….. what’s so hard to understand….. zero works are required for salvation!!!! Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Romans 4:4-8 KJV Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, And whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. Matthew 3:11 “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:” King James Version (KJV) Colossians 2:11 “In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:” King James Version (KJV) 2 Corinthians 5:10 King James Version 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. 1 Corinthians 3:13-15 King James Version 13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. 14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. 15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. Galatians 2:21 KJV I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
@@simplifiedlife8607 Ephesians 2:8 and Romans 4:5 Faith is clearly not a work, and it is by grace you are saved. He who believes is counted for righteousness. You do not work for salvation. The entire book of James is used by religious institutions and Pharisee minded zealots to steer you away from Christ. They’re gatekeeping hypocrites. Not one of them will enter heaven and Christ word for word said exactly what he said in the future to warn them. Not once during their lives did they rest in the finished work at the cross, they clung to their prides and deeds the whole time. Repentance means to reconsider your actions and compare them to christs. If there is but one error you are screwed, for all have sin and fallen short of the glory of god. He who breaks but 1 rule of the law is guilty of the whole law. For god demands perfection, therefore be perfect. James talks about how effective a soul winner is and how you know you are saved, NOT whether or not you are saved by belief alone. Paul and James do not disagree with each other, James is responding to early church dissent on the edification concerning works. Works is a SIGN of salvation, they do not merit it in of itself. Christ saved you. The purpose for works is for rewards in heaven and for The Father to incentivize saving as many people as possible through your actions that lead them to Jesus. That is it. Once they believe God has them and will not let go, even if they are disobedient.
@@epicpieho what your doing in your profound ignorance is perpetuating the unbiblical doctrine of OSAS once saved always saved. Since you like to twist James 2:24 to Your own destruction consider the below 👇 Jesus called “the twelve” together-that included Judas-and “gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal” (Luke 9:1-2) Now I want you to drop your pride for a second do some serious introspection. Judas was with Jesus . He walked with Jesus. Was around him for 3 years . Helped in his ministry And lastly HE PERFORMED GOOD WORKS. After all this satan entered COULD STILL ENTER HIM Luke 22:3-4) (John 13:2) . (John 13:27) and he chooses to go against , BETRAY Jesus . So if someone who hung out with Jesus could not be SAVED,what makes you think 🤔 that YOU a mere discrete MISLEAD creature will be saved??
We are "SAVED by Grace through Faith (In Jesus )" alone not by works. The works are the output of our Faith in Jesus, they are a byproduct which are profitable to others.
In other words as a real Christian, try not to be poor or bad example toward your fellow Christians including the unsaved as well if you're going to win souls.
What do you call someone who says one thing and does another? A hypocrite. A man who says something and does it is called a man of his word. Faith is talking the talk, works walk the walk. A man's authenticity has always been based on his actions lining up with his talk.
Thank you bro, I was really confused by this verse and beginning to doubt what I have always known. This was a great explanation and it makes a lot more sense now.
Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for the least of these, you did not do for me. Yes, our Lord Jesus wants us to do more than just believe in him.
Philippians 2:12 King James Version 12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
I need someone to express this to me again… slowly. 😅 It’s hard for me to understand, but I can tell you know what you are talking about. I think it is hard for me to ‘hear’ (understand and believe) salvation though faith alone, because I am scared. I’m scared of believing in a God of love not because of the God of love and forgiveness, but because of the God of fear and judgment I knew before. It’s so strange. Because I have been a Christian my whole life. But during deconstruction (taking apart what I believed, comparing it to the Bible, and deciding what to keep, fix, or throw away), or feels like I am learning about a new God altogether. From a distant judgmental God to one who loves me more than a father, more than a friend. From one who will take His love from me easily to one who’s never take away His love.
First of all, if JESUS is Not the NAME of your GOD you are not Christian. And if you have HIS Spirit you are SEALED until the day of redemption. YESHUA=YHWH=EL SHADDAI, HalleluYAH.🕊✝
@@vijdamvsichko9077 - Jesus is part of the Trinity. That’s why Elohim (name for God in Old Testament) is plural yet used singularly. Jesus is God’s son yet they are both part of the Trinity that is God. The Trinity/God is complicated and tricky, but we are mere humans who only have human capabilities of understanding. So… I’m not sure why you are telling me about Jesus like I don’t believe he’s God? But knowing that if I have his Spirit, I am sealed, that is comforting.
Clear and concise explanation. Well done! Salvation is by faith alone in Christ alone. There are works FOR salvation which Hebrews calls "dead works" and works OF salvation which are borne out of walking in the Spirit and for which we get rewards. But this is nothing more than allowing the Spirit to work in and through us. Anything else is back to eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil....which is that good begets good and correspondingly evil begetting evil. Don't even the non-believers (and sadly some believers) believe that? Look no further than the religions of the world.
I very much appreciated your insight in this short lesson! The word "profit" or "useful" is very important in understanding what James is talking about. However, and this is a very honest question, how is Abraham offering up Isaac a "profitable" or "useful" act that benefits another? James was talking about loving our neighbor and the example James gives of someone who is in need of clothing and food fits nicely; however, could it be that James is also showing how putting our faith in God means putting it into action and that such action, not only can profit another, but profit the "doer" as well?
I hear that a believer can be Chastised but I don't understand what chastisement consists of. What does it look like to be Chastised or is that a personal thing that is case by case?
Read in the Bible about the carnal Christians in Corinth. The apostle Paul explains that many of them were weak, sickly, and asleep (dead). They were Christians, saved individuals, that continued to live a life of disobedience. As a result, God chastened them and some of them were chastened severely. Once you are saved, you become a child of God. God becomes your father and as our father he will discipline us if we become disobedient. The measure which he takes to discipline us can be severe and can last for an extended period of time. Bottom line is that even though you are child of God, and our Heavenly Father is merciful and forgiving, he will not simply let us get away with misbehaving. One thing to remember is that our Heavenly Father chastens us because he loves us. He does it to correct us, bring us back to him, and to humble us.
Awesome…! needed to hear that…my works are fruit of my salvation in Christ…. thank you… will focus in being hustified before GOD in Christ…and before men for their benefit….
AMEN BROTHER!! Brother I would like to speak with you because I do feel like iam being spiritually attacked and would like to know more about that woman and that evil mirror?
@@OnoDiamante something is not right here! You sent me a message about me being spiritually attacked by a woman who wants to destroy me . In my notifications it's you but now it is a different person who sent me that message. This person made there channel in August 22🤔
Hey so im just asking genuine questions cause im curious as well. I also struggle with doubting my salvation due to living as a fake christian from middle school til my senior year in college. But i always have heard James 2 be interpreted as saying if your faith isnt producing works, then your faith is false and youre not saved. If you have true faith, you will have action backed up by it, unless your profession of faith is false. Now i know we both can agree that with faith, we cannot continue to live in sin, for that goes against Romans 6 and Titus 2:11-12 (and why would you want to live in sin if Jesus saved you from the power of sin??). We also can agree on that works do not save. (I did works for 10 years....wasnt saved...did good works at that, thought i was good with God). However, if your faith is fake, how would you know? If my life not looking like someone that professes true faith, then I'm not saved. In Christ, we're a new creation, old things have passed away. I believe the Lordship Salavation thing came into play in response to the sinners prayer and altar calls that didnt lead to true conversion. Thats why I believe you also got these things called "10 point test to see if youre saved". Not trying debate with you Mr Diamte, im just curious as to how you came to the conclusion in how James 2:14 is interpreted. And im sure we both agree that the gospel should be preached simple enough that if we were on a crashing plane or sinking ship, we can lead several souls to Christ. If you want, I can reach out to you on your instagram if you able to. Im curious, cause my mom whos been saved for maybe 30 or 40 years dont even know what Lordship Salvation is or free grace. She doesnt care for all those terminologies.
@@henrybayard6574 from my life…when I came to faith, I began to avoid the things I used to do as a false convert. I began to spread the gospel either with tracts or on my social media. Told it to friends and etc. Told people the gospel. To me, true faith will cause you to do something, it will also cause you to not sin so that grace may abound (Romans 6). Not sure where you thought I said works is separate from faith. I’m still just trying to figure out this whole argument thing.
@@henrybayard6574 I don’t encourage antimonialism (however you spell it) for Titus 2:11-12 and Romans 6. And if someone saved, I don’t see why would they run back to sin and live a hellish life again or be a jerk to everyone. It may take time for them to change, but that change will come. You’re correct, obedience is faith (I believe God told me that on my way to work one day. It was a audible voice that wasn’t my thoughts).
What are works exactly? I constantly hear the debate but I still don’t understand what works even are? Is it prayer, church attendance, bible reading, missionary work etc?
The works are what our Father has done through Christ Faith is the Promise, and a Promise is always fulfilled by the one who made it, meaning God made the Promise of redemption, and he will fulfill that promise A promise is vain/dead if it is not fulfilled
thank you ... I just finished reading James 2 and I was conflicted based on some of your previous videos that I recalled .. this video has me facing straight again.
Ono, thank you so much for this breakdown. I was literally speaking with my significant other about this earlier and she said the exact same thing about the Abraham part where his faith was shown by his works. I want to start doing yt and learning and sharing about God more like you and Don. If you have any tips it’d be greatly appreciated! God bless you
"Faith Without Works is Dead" True. But is it OUR faith and OUR works? Or is it OUR faith and HIS works? It is the work that Jesus did for is that and our faith is alive thanks to him. And the Bible is clear about the answer By Grace through Faith. Love you all.
People just don’t want to believe John 3:16 it’s clear for God so love the world that he gave his only Son so that whoever that believe in him should not perish but have eternal life- clear as day light even my 7 year old child understands and believe this verse.
Finish the rest of what Jesus said after John 3:16. Pay attention to verses 20-21. The context here is; to believe in the Son of God is to stop deeds of evil and do deeds of light. You see, through Jesus who, without our good works, got us out of being under the wrath of God by his blood, we now have the opportunity to start over through Jesus doing works of repentance. Yes, we are commanded by Jesus Christ to stop doing the sins that got us under the wrath of God in the first place, or we go back under the wrath of God. We only came to Christ because God drew us to him. You see, this is the grace of God. By no works of our own God granted us the opportunity to repent of our sins through Jesus Christ. Now that we have been freely saved, transplanted out of the kingdom of darkness, by no good works of our own, and into the kingdom of light, we are , yes, commanded to produce fruit, which is good works. John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. John 3:18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. John 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. John 3:20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. John 3:21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Sir, I find it quite interesting that you would say that a cult is one that teaches "justification by faith alone". There is only one place in the bible from Gen to Rev which uses the term "faith alone" and it is proceeded by the word "not". In that book of James there is an important statement about this idea. James writes about Abraham, an often listed person who was saved before and without lifting a finger. Lets actually read what James says on this matter. Jas 2:21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works (when) he offered Isaac his son on the altar? Jas 2:22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? Jas 2:23 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS ACCOUNTED TO HIM FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS." And he was called the friend of God. Jas 2:24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. The word "when" is an adj. and it's temporal. It tells us "when" at what point Abraham was considered justified by God. Maybe you have never actually read this verse. You also simply don't understand what the word "faith" means. Its the Greek word "pistis" and it's a noun. It NEVER means believe. That would be the word pisteuo in the Greek. That is the word correctly translated believe. NOT faith. Most bible translations are from those who are reformers. Men who believe in the Luther doctrine of faith alone. That is a vile concept Luther picked up from some of his friends like Wycliffe and Huss. The bible NEVER teaches the faith alone doctrine. Heb 11:8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. Notice this tells us "when" Abraham did what he did "by faith". It was "when he was called" . What did he DO? He obeyed God's instructions. You must think he should have said to God, "no way Lord, I don't believe in working my way to heaven" you need to read Luther. Abraham "obeyed by faith". Faith is what God told him to do. Another adj, "when". You really need to actually read the words written by the inspiration of God and believe them. Thanks, Post Hole Digger
Ephesians 2:10 King James Version 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Notice it's UNTO good works not BY good works What Paul and James are saying is that salvation through faith in Jesus Christ produces good works that men sees and therefore gives glory to God.
Clearly it doesn’t say your faith is what pays the debt and forgives. Faith is powerless if the one who one holds faith in is powerless. Ex:idols. Faith says more about the one who one holds faith in then the one holding that faith. Yet, God expects faith from us, which is synonymous to trust because God cares about our free will and our choice to choose Him or not. And it was God who so willed that we are saved through faith, hence those who believe are saved and those who do not believe are not saved. Faith is the root to all our works.
Thank you so much for explaining this verse! I’ve seen this verse be misrepresented by Calvinists pretending to be Christians recently to mean someone who was predestinated to be saved by Christ will be forced to live perfectly under the law to prove and justify salvation. The true meaning in context you provided, your faith alone you are saved, but our works lead others to faith in Christ. Have faith and use your works to bring others to Christ
We work because we are Saved NOT to be Saved. AMEN Brother
@@eelyeoj5799 WOW, my brain must be stupid because you lost me at Math :)) so I'll just stick with following my Lord Jesus Christ and be compelled to do good because I follow and trust Him. No matter how many good works we do they will not save us, only Jesus can do that.
If faith without works is dead
Then works without faith is dead also
@@bailujen8052 Yes, there is plenty of people that believe that their own good works saves them from Hell. That is a popular lie so many people have fallen for unfortunately.
In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus is going to separate the sheep from the goats for judgement.
Jesus is going to say to the sheep on his right hand, come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
For I was hungry, and you gave me meat: I was thirsty, and you gave me drink: I was a stranger, and you took me in: I was naked, and you clothed me: I was sick or in prison, and you visited me.
Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when did we see you, and did all these things unto you?
And the King shall answer and say unto them, inasmuch as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me. [ Matthew 25:31-40 ]. The sheep loved the brethren with good works.
Then Jesus is going to say to the goats on his left hand, depart from me, you cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
For I was hungry, and you gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and you gave me no drink: I was a stranger, and you took me not in: I was naked, and you clothed me not: I was sick or in prison, and you visited me not.
Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when did we see you, and not do all these things unto you?
Then shall he answer them, saying, inasmuch as you did it not to one of the least, you did it not to me. [ Matthew 25:41-46 ]. The goats did not love the brethren with good works.
Jesus is going to cast out the unprofitable servants into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. [ Matthew 25:1-30 ]
Jesus said, every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. [ Matthew 7:19 ]
Jesus loved the brethren and neighbor with many good works. [ John 10:32 ]
@Faith Over Fear
(1) can you lose your salvation if you serve two masters?
(2) can you lose your salvation if you worship Satan?
(3) can you lose your salvation if you deny Jesus?
(4) can you lose your salvation if you practice sin?
(5) can you lose your salvation if you kill your brother in Christ?
(6) can you lose your salvation if you practice adultery?
(7) is there any sin that you can lose your salvation?
(8) do we need to confess our sins?
Let me know what you think biblically, because I also believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. [ Acts 15:11 ] & [ Ephesians 2:8-9 ]
This is a gifted teacher (gift) who explains things so easily. I am 48 and been saved born again since age 20 almost 21, and he is so gifted to explain things crystal clear in quick vids. So good!
Very happy to hear that the videos help! God bless
tonight i opened my bible with an expectant heart open to God for the first time in 3 years. I’ve read my bible here and there, but tonight I tried to open my heart and have faith. I felt drawn to James 2 and then found your video my chance after. Your video completely opened my eyes and brushed off a burden i’ve been carrying with me since 2019, as a someone who’s only been saved since 2016. Since 2018, after a friend’s wrong teaching, I’ve lacked confidence in my salvation b/c my faith always seemed to be dead. I never seemed to grow and always backslid and didn’t have fruit in my life. This video changed everything. I though my faith was dead as in disingenuous and my salvation void. This video completely changed my perspective. I want to have works, but now I know again that my lack of works doesn’t discount my salvation.
I think that now that you know that you will even do more good works, because doing good works for the love of our Lord rather than for the fear of hell is more true and honest and will bring you joy to serve the Lord, God bless you
@@njsoft read my comment again please
@@njsoft a death faith is not trusting Jesus alone for your salvation
@@njsoft I tell her the truth that faith has nothing to do with works but it s only trusting Jesus as your savior, if you disagree your faith is dead
@@njsoft Romans 11:6 "And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work."
This man did a video explaining James and watch this video and how to be saved I fear for your salvation do it with an open heart pls
5:03 when you said our works glorify the father made me smile so big bc I may have won my mother over to Christ I’m not 100% positive yet but I’m seeing signs in her she’s leaning towards Jesus
Keep praying.
THANK YOU GOD IN JESUS NAME
Praying that she will fully come to Christ!!!
May the Almighty God bless you and your family, just keep it in mind that we are examples, the salt of the earth and salvation belongs to the Lord, He decides, fully knowing before the creation of the earth what would happen to all of us. Pray, follow Christ and the will of God.
Praise the Lord
Pure joy to listen to a brother who understands James 2.
It's so important to THINK about the words that we read in our King James Bible, because they're given by God with razor-sharp precision.
@SheepOfChrist818
Yes, that's true. Most Catholics don't even read the Bible (I know that from experience) and when they do, it will be the corrupted "Pope version" (Latin Vulgate), where the verses are so much changed that you can hardly recognize them. And they change the definitions of words and the meaning of verses to make them say what they want, no matter what is clearly written. Spiritually, Catholics are in total darkness, like in the middle ages during the dictatorship of Papacy, because they were robbed of the light of the truth, and don't even know it. That's how bad things really are. The one thing that needs to change in their heart is their attitude towards God's word, which they hatefully call "the Protestant Bible". They have been completely lied to about the bible by their Pagan Roman Church about everything, the inspiration and preservation of the bible, about the pagan roots and horrific crimes and mass murders against true Christians by the hands of the catholic church in the history, their own sinful nature and their need for biblical (!) justification, the dispensational change, and so on and on. But this change of thinking needs to take place in them, otherwise, they will never see the truth for what it is, nor have value and esteem for God's word. Thanks to God, that there were and still will be Catholics, who will be affected by the truth, and make their own research and will escape the Catholic Church by the Grace of God and the light of his word.
The razor sharp precision of the KJV has been dulled over hundreds of years of language change. Language is not static. It is always changing. There are now many obsolete words in the KJV. Worse yet, there are tons of words that have changed meaning. Unless you understand old English, you may come away with a wrong understanding by reading the KJV. I encourage you to get a good updated version of the bible.
Not true, where did you get that?
The Young's LITERAL translation is the most accurate, its close to a 1:1 ratio to the original text. Cant get better than the original text!
Robinson Pierpont 2018 rp2018
@@boardtodeath46 No, I don't argue over which bible version is most accurate. I consult several when I do bible study. I do have great zeal for the Word however. And unfortunately, through no fault of its own, the KJV gives a distorted view of things because language has changed while God's Word has not.
"Would I be accurate if I guessed you believe works are not required and you are only saved by Grace?"
That depends - what kind of works are you talking about?
It also depends on what phase of salvation you are talking about: justification, sanctification, or glorification?
This has helped me so much. Thank you for using God's word to interpret what God's word is saying. Blessed by your teaching.
Amen Brother...this book is one of the most misused books of the bible...God bless you for explaining it so clearly. Written study of James:
WHY DOES JAMES SAY, “FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD?”
The epistle of James was written to a group of people who were already children of God. James addressed them as brethren. In James 1:22,25, he went on to say to them, “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves … But whoso looks into the perfect law of liberty, and continues therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed” (not saved) “in his deed.”
Good works don’t have any part in making you a child of God, but they certainly determine whether you are an obedient child of God or not. Obedience results in God’s blessings in a person’s life, whereas, disobedience results in God’s chastening. It is not the person who knows God’s will that God is going to bless, but rather the one who does His will.
The believers whom James was addressing were guilty of showing favoritism to the rich people who came to their assembly. They claimed to be loving their neighbors as themselves, but in actuality they were hypocrites. They were treating people differently because they didn’t have money or dress well (James 2:1-11). So James admonishes them, “So speak, and so do, as they that shall be judged” (literally, `as they who are about to be judged’) “by the law of liberty … What does it profit, my brethren, though a man says he has faith, and has not works? Can faith save him?” (James 2:12,14).
The Greek construction of the question, “can faith save Him?” requires a negative answer; therefore, the reply is, “no, faith alone cannot save him.”
Now according to Ephesians 2:8,9, in order to be saved, a person must have faith and no works; yet according to James 2:14, a person can’t be saved without works. Some people have tried to explain this away by saying that the faith that saves produces works; however, James didn’t say faith produces works; he said faith alone can’t save.
JAMES WAS WARNING OF IMPENDING DISCIPLINE
The problem is quickly solved when you realize that the word “saved” isn’t always used in reference to salvation from eternal judgment. In James 5:15 he uses it in reference to being saved from physical death, and in James 2:14 he uses it in reference to being saved from God’s discipline.
James was warning of impending discipline the Lord was going to bring into these Christians’ lives. It is not the believer who talks the good talk who avoids God’s discipline; it is the believer who lives the good life.
These believers talked about love but were not practicing it. James 2:15-17 explain, “If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be warmed and filled; notwithstanding you give them not those things which are needful to the body; what does it profit? Even so faith, it if has not works, is dead, being alone.”
Words alone could not supply the needy believers with food and clothing. Telling someone who is cold and hungry to be warmed and filled is to do absolutely nothing for that person. To be of profit, those words must be accompanied by works. They were to supply food and clothing for those in need, not just talk, because, “faith, if it has not works, is dead, being alone.”
These believers apparently claimed to have faith, but without works, that sort of faith could not save them from God’s judgment in their lives. That’s why James said, “So speak, and so DO, as they that shall be judged” (literally, `are about to be judged’) “by the law of liberty” (James 2:12).
Now since James was addressing believers, he was not talking about their receiving judgment in the lake of fire.
. For the believer there is no such thing as coming into judgment as far as one’s eternal destiny is concerned. Christ said, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, he who hears My word, and believes on Him who sent Me, has everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation;” (literally, `judgment’) “but is passed from death unto life” (John 5:24).
James makes it abundantly clear that he is speaking of faith in the Christian life, and faith in the Christian life will always manifest itself in works. A parallel passage can be found in First John 3:17,18, “But whoso has this world’s goods, and sees his brother have need, and shuts up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwells the love of God in him? My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.” If I say I love fellow believers, yet when they are in need I don’t help them out, then in truth, I don’t love them.
BUT EVEN THE DEMONS BELIEVE AND THEY TREMBLE
Many times those who think that one must submit to the Lordship of Christ in order to be saved will support their view by the passage in James which says the demons believe and tremble.
James wrote, “You believe that there is one God; you do well: the demons also believe, and tremble. But will you know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?” (James 2:19,20).
People who use these verses to teach that it is not enough just to believe in Christ for salvation don’t realize what they are saying.
First of all, there is a big difference between believing in Christ and believing that there is one God. Believing that there is one God is not going to save anyone - even the Jews who rejected Christ believed that.
Second, why would James use demons as an example of saving faith when there is no hope of demons being saved anyway. The Scriptures teach that since Christ didn’t die for angels (Hebrews 2:16).
So James is not using the demons to prove that you have to do more than just believe in Christ to save you from eternal annihilation. James was using satire to reprimand these disobedient believers. To paraphrase, he is saying, “Big deal if you believe in God, so do the demons. You can talk all you want about faith, but without works all your so-called faith is dead.”
James continues by using Abraham as an example. Verse 21 states, “Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac, his son, upon the altar?”
Now in Romans 4:3-5, Paul uses Abraham as an example of a man who was justified by faith alone, apart from any works. “For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Now to him that works is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him who does not work, but believes on Him Who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.”
It sounds like a contradiction between Paul and James, but in reality, they are speaking of two different events in Abraham’s life. Paul, in the book of Romans, deals with the faith Abraham had which resulted in his salvation and James deals with the faith Abraham had which resulted in his friendship with the Lord. It was by faith alone that Abraham became a child of God, but it was by his faith and works that he became a friend of God. It is important to realize that there are more than thirty years between the two occurrences referred to by Paul and James.
Notice at what time in Abraham’s life he was justified by works. James 2:21 says, “when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar.” God had already promised Abraham that the Messiah was going to come through the line of his son Isaac. Isaac was unmarried at the time, and Abraham knew he would yet have to marry and have a child in order for God’s promise to be fulfilled. When Abraham was commanded by the Lord to offer Isaac as a burnt offering, he knew God wouldn’t break His promise and he trusted God to raise Isaac from the dead.
And where did I get that? Hebrews 11:17-19 explain, “By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall your seed be called: accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from whence also he received him in a figure.”
When God told Abraham to go and offer his son as a burnt offering, Abraham could have replied, “Now Lord, I know You’ve already promised to have the Messiah come through Isaac and I know You can raise him up from the dead, but there is no way I’m going to take his life.” Abraham could talk all he wanted about faith but the proof that he really did have faith was his works. Without the works, there is no faith. However, Abraham truly did have faith that the Lord would do what He promised as was proven by his obedience and Abraham “was called the friend of God” (James 2:23).
Once a person is a child of God, he is always God’s child regardless of what he does (John 6:37). However, a person is not God’s friend unless he is doing the things God commands. Jesus Christ said, “You are My friends, if you do whatever I command you” (John 15:14).
Being God’s friend is synonymous with what the Bible terms “fellowship.” The word “fellowship” means “partnership” and conveys the idea of having things in common with another individual. Thus, a believer who claims to be having fellowship with the Lord and is living a life of sin obviously is not having fellowship. He will come under the chastening hand of God, but nonetheless, he is still on his way to heaven.
Glad it made sense!
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@@Bruce_Peters
Hello Bruce,
Bruce...either Salvation is completely free, or we have some part to play in it...I have given you all the facts on James in the Study above...Abraham is used as an example of faith 2 times in his life...The first time it was when he WAS saved...it says in Romans chapter 4.
Rom 4:1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? Rom 4:2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory;(this word glory means to boast) but not before God. Rom 4:3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Rom 4:4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. Rom 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Rom 4:6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, Rom. 4:7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Rom 4:8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.
It does not say Abraham might have been disciplined because there was no need to say anything else about the story since Abraham did what God asked him to do.
Now let’s look at the other time Abraham is used as an example of faith.
Jam 2:21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
Jam 2:22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?
Jam 2:23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
they are speaking of two different events in Abraham’s life. Paul, in the book of Romans, deals with the faith Abraham had which resulted in his salvation and James deals with the faith Abraham had which resulted in his friendship with the Lord. It was by faith alone that Abraham became a child of God, but it was by his faith and works that he became a friend of God. It is important to realize that there are more than thirty years between the two occurrences referred to by Paul and James.
Notice at what time in Abraham’s life he was justified by works. James 2:21 says, “when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar.” God had already promised Abraham that the Messiah was going to come through the line of his son Isaac. Isaac was unmarried at the time, and Abraham knew he would yet have to marry and have a child in order for God’s promise to be fulfilled. When Abraham was commanded by the Lord to offer Isaac as a burnt offering, he knew God wouldn’t break His promise and he trusted God to raise Isaac from the dead.
And where did I get that? Hebrews 11:17-19 explain, “By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, that in Isaac shall your seed be called: accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from whence also he received him in a figure.”
When God told Abraham to go and offer his son as a burnt offering, Abraham could have replied, “Now Lord, I know You’ve already promised to have the Messiah come through Isaac and I know You can raise him up from the dead, but there is no way I’m going to take his life.” Abraham could talk all he wanted about faith but the proof that he really did have faith was his works. Without the works, there is no faith. However, Abraham truly did have faith that the Lord would do what He promised as was proven by his obedience and Abraham “was called the friend of God” (James 2:23).
You and many others are trying to mix Salvation which is for everyone and completely free, with Discipleship which takes effort and work…and I am praying that you see the truth of all of this…
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DICIPLESHIP AND SALVATION:
SALVATION:
EPH 2:8-9
FOR BY GRACE ARE YE SAVED THROUGH FAITH; AND THAT NOT OF YOURSELVES; IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD; NOT OF WORKS, LEST ANY MAN SHOULD BOAST. (A GIFT CAN NOT BE PAID FOR OR IT IS NOT A GIFT)
ROMANS 4:5
BUT TO HIM THAT WORKETH NOT, BUT BELIEVETH ON HIM WHO JUSTIFIETH THE UNGODLY HIS FAITH IS COUNTED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
ACTS 13:39
AND BY HIM ALL THAT BELIEVE ARE JUSTIFIED FROM ALL
THINGS, FROM WHICH YE COULD NOT BE JUSTIFIED BY THE LAW
OF MOSES.
GAL 2:16
KNOWING THAT A MAN IS NOT JUSTIFIED BY THE WORKS OF THE LAW, BUT BY THE FAITH OF JESUS CHRIST, EVEN WE HAVE BELIEVED IN JESUS CHRIST, THAT WE MIGHT BE JUSTIFIED BY THE FAITH OF CHRIST, AND NOT BY THE WORKS OF THE LAW: FOR BY THE WORKS OF THE LAW SHALL NO FLESH BE JUSTIFIED.
PHILLIP 3:9-11
And be found in Him; not having my own righteousness, which is of the Law, but through the faith of Christ, the righteousness of God by faith, that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable to His death; if by any means I might attain to the resurrection of the dead.
ROM. 10:3-4
FOR THEY BEING IGNORANT OF GODS RIGHTEOUSNESS AND GOING ABOUT TO ESTABLISH THEIR OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS, HAVE NOT SUBMITTED THEMSELVES UNTO THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD. FOR CHRIST IS THE END OF THE LAW FOR RIGHTEOUSNES TO EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES.
ROM. 11:6
AND IF BY GRACE, THEN IS IT NO MORE OF WORKS: OTHERWISE, GRACE IS NO MORE GRACE. BUT IF IT BE OF WORKS, THEN IS IT NO MORE GRACE: OTHERWISE, WORK IS NO MORE WORK.
ROM. 3: 21-24
21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
DECIPLESHIP:
Luk 14:26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. This is Christ using hyperbole an exaggerated form of speech to drive His point home…it does not mean that you should actually hate. As that would be a sin…He is using a hyperbolic comparison better to hate the people you love than to not follow me.
Luk 14:27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
Luk 14:28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
Luk 14:29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,
Luk 14:30 Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
Luk 14:31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?
Luk 14:32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
Luk 14:33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
I know with many people I will not convince even though the truth is explained right before their eyes…I am praying for you Bruce that your spiritual eyes will be opened…and that you will believe in Christ Alone realizing that nothing you have done or will do after you are saved will keep you from the Love of God…I love what Paul says ALL THINGS ARE LAWFUL TO ME BUT NOT ALL THINGS ARE EXPEDIENT…What Paul was saying is that in the Liberty that is found in Christ he could do anything…but he knew that some things are not expedient or profitable.
I want to give you one more verse that is so very simple even a child can see the truth and beauty in it…
ACTS 16: 25-31
25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, 26 and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were unfastened. 27 When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. 28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.” 29 And the jailer[a] called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas. 30 Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.
all the jailer was told was to Trust or believe in the God/Man who had done all the work to get this sinful Jailer to heaven...They did not ask Him to change his life or repent of his sin...or do any self-work before coming to Christ...it is not possible for an unbeliever to change without the Holy Spirit...many pastors teach you clean up and then come to Christ...The scriptures say's Christ saves you just as you are and then the believer is in a position to start to change...as they yield to the Holy Spirit.
May the Holy Spirit Guide you in all truth Bruce.
@@Bruce_Peters
Dear Bruce…
You are mixing up discipleship and salvation...
You’re Point:
I agree that salvation is a free gift, but we do play a part in it: we have to believe. Agree or disagree?
My answer: Absolutely it is by faith, but faith is not a work. All we are doing is changing our minds about what we previously believed in to placing our faith in Christ and His finished work on the cross... there is no work too be done. so we agree on this. Good!
Your point:
James explicitly states that the righteousness of Abraham came because he showed his faith was real, by his works.
Answer: Abraham had already been saved 30 years prior to the quote James is quoting...the James quote is not Abrahams salvation it is Paul's quote in Romans below:
Rom 4:1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
Rom 4:2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; (the glory here means to boast) but not before God.
Rom 4:3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
Rom 4:4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
Rom 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
This quote from Paul is from Genesis 15:5-6 James Quote is from Genesis chapter 22...you have to agree that Genesis 15 comes before Gen. 22 right?
Abraham proved to God that he was righteous in his life not for salvation He was Justified before men… in the passage James is quoting…Abraham… was called the friend of God…He was not saved there…this was not a salvation event…Abraham had already been saved 30 years prior to the Quote in James…in Genesis 15: 5-6… James is quoting the events of Genesis in Chapter 22 you are getting your facts all mixed up. Can’t you see this Bruce by the verses above…Abraham did not have to prove to God that He was saved he was already saved… what Abraham did was show God that He was willing to do what Christ asked of him…Hence He was called a friend of God) AGAIN THIS IS NOT WHEN ABRAHAM WAS SAVED.
Friendship with Christ is discipleship/Closeness this will be rewarded…here on earth and at the Judgement seat of Christ…but IS NOT A CONDITION FOR SALVATION. There are spiritual righteous believers and there are Carnal believers they are both going to heaven…but one will be honored, and one will be ashamed…One will have eternal rewards and the other not so much…some will be at the judgement seat of Christ with no reward at all.
Your reply…All of us have to do that as well, we cannot just play lip service to God. We have to have a true real belief. That's what I think James is saying. Your view that Abraham was already saved and "became a friend to God" BECAUSE he sacrificed Isaac is not true. That is not what James 2 says. James say "AND" Abraham was called the friend of God, but that wasn't due to him being willing to sacrifice Isaac. Don't change the Bible. //Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?// See? He was JUSTIFIED. Not "made the friend of God." It says so explicitly. All of us have to prove this out in our own way. God doesn't ask us to offer our children, thankfully, but our works DO prove out our faith. If someone professes faith in God but has no works, it isn't real faith. That's what the point of James 2 is.
There is NO SUCH THING AS TRUE BELIEF…You either are trusting in what Christ did for you apart from any work you do…or you are not trusting in the finished work of Christ…nothing you have done or will do or any proof you offer can change the finished work of Christ…I do not know what you mean by lip service…you either believe or you don’t…I believe I am going to heaven because of so many, many, verses that say Christ who was God died for me and Rose again and secured my eternal life and if I would just place my faith in what He did for me I would live with Him forever…How I act or what I do have nothing what so ever to do with this fact...it is done you cannot unborn yourself from Gods Family...what you can do is grieve the Holy Spirit, and bring Lots of Chastisement into your life by habitually sinning and some in the bible committed their sin unto death and Christ took them home early.
Abraham was already saved…you are so very wrong about this Bruce…See it for yourself…you have to agree that Gen chapter 15 comes before Gen. chapter 22 So in your opinion why was Abraham called the Friend of God? It was because He did what God asked him to do…again the justification here has nothing to with salvation He was justified before men this is why James is bringing him up as an example of a righteous believer…He was already justified with regard to salvation. As Paul shows in Romans if Abraham was justified before God by the work he did when he offered Isaac up as a sacrifice…He would have cause to boast…It is a very dangerous thing to mix works and grace…a little bit of poison makes the whole thing bad.
With all respect Bruce…You will not convince me on your point and although I have prayed for you…I will not convince you of my points…so let’s just agree to disagree…I will pray for you and you pray for me…One thing is for sure one of us is dead wrong on this topic…James was written to Already saved Christians telling them to straighten out and showing them the example that Abraham gave…Abraham the example of a righteous Christian and the James Christians who were not acting right who were about to get spanked by our Lord…It is not the Christian that talks the good talk but does the right thing that is spared Chastisement from God…
You do not have to prove anything to God all He wants is for you to trust Him…proving and working and doing right all come after you believe not to prove that you are saved…but to be Gods friend/Disciple/fellowship/Closeness…and to avoid Chastisement by Him in your life.
JOHN 8:36
THEREFORE IF THE SON MAKES YOU FREE YOU ARE FREE INDEED
The Holy Spirit can be perceived in you. You are spreading truth and it is a great blessing for the kingdom of God. Thank you for everything man. God bless you brother.
I subscribed and gave a thumbs up.......Onorato is a anti-Works Salvationist warrior....God Bless You
There are so few who teach soundly from the text; Calvinism and Lordship Salvation and Arminianism have spoiled the faith of many, but here, at least, the sheep find pasture. I've listened to enough of your videos to know the scriptures are in safe hands. God bless you brother.
@@DamirVidovic-pf2pkhe never said that😂
@@DamirVidovic-pf2pk Explain, What Scripture? I Don’t Listen To Man But What The Bible Says.
@@DamirVidovic-pf2pk Jesus Is Lord, But That’s Not Required To Be Saved. It’s not a Cash Check. All You Have To Do Is Believe The Gospel And Trust Jesus.
What a beautiful comment and so true.
Why would the sheep want pasture? Because they are sheep and not wolves. So it is that true believers have different desires then those of the world. And such desires will result in good works.
Crystal Clear! for many years I have been searching for answers. Glory to God. Thank you Brother.
Brother you are gifted! Works being done that are so profitable to the saints and unbelievers right from this channel! Absolute clarity on this scripture that has tied every Christian in knots for centuries. Bless you!
Like the wisdom of Solomon!
He is INDEED I feel very blessed. in the last few months, I was wondering if i was reading my bible enough Praying enough, NOT ANY MORE I'm free and feel so much freedom SAME Jesus but don't feel any more pressure. I'm wondering IS LORD SHIP SALVATION A DIFFERNT JESUS THAN OSAS? Just wondering.
@@theodoreritola7641 All praise to God for leading you into his rest! Lordship Salvation, Calvanism etc. is legalism. It adds works to grace and its heresy. OSAS is a correct assessment of grace. Once we believe, we are sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise. We are in Jesus hand and the Fathers. No one can snatch us out.
The guy that Pastor Jack Hibbs had on for his last Happening Now, was totally misinterpreting this scripture, and Pastor Jack did NOT correct him. I had to turn it off. I had the weirdest feeling in my spirit. I'm thankful for the precious blood of Jesus. I know that I'm eternally secure because of what He did for me. I disappointed the Father daily, and it makes me feel so ashamed, but He has never turned His back on me. Thank you, Father God, for the precious gift of Jesus. I'm only justified through Him. Amen.
It’s because Jack Hibbs is a fruit inspector himself. He believes that if a person doesn’t show the fruit of works then they aren’t truly saved.
Thanks!
For by GRACE are ye saved through faith. Gotta love that Grace. Unmerited favor. You can have all the faith in the world, but without that sweet grace….
Save from what? this is save from power of sin (slave to sin) and not salvation from hell..And the works he is saying here is your own work (self righteousness) and not the good works of God prepared for us that we need to walk in it ( Ephesians 2:10)
@@ayalung1969unmmmm. I think the Bible would disagree with you. Faith in Christ is salvation. Quit lying and saying it’s not… it’s not saving you from being a slave to sin (although that’s part of salvation)
The best video I've seen explaining this. Excellent.
Glad it makes sense!
@@OnoDiamante yes, it makes perfect sense. Much more sense than James contradicting Paul as many believe. It's clear James is not speaking in a salvific sense. Thanks again!
Amen
@@jamesdixon4075 Agree. If James were speaking of salvation, Paul’s letters would be dreadfully contradictory. Paul Washer tries to say James is talking about salvation, because Christians are regenerated, but why would James be warning brethren, who are already saved, about needing works to prove salvation when this is by faith alone? It’s like saying have good works to be saved and that is another contradiction.
IF the Holy spirit lives in ALL Christians, why does he not show Lordship Salvation is wrong ? don't they have the Holly spirit? I believe in Osas
Faith and good works abounds on the life of believers.
When we talk about salvation, ie how to get to heaven, it is by grace through faith.
exceptional, biblically clear. God bless you for sharing Gods word on this platform 👍🙏😁
@@valkyrafe Thank God HE so loved the world that He Gave…His one and only begotten Son, our Lord Jesus who was crucified, died, and was buried and is alive…… He is not dead. I’m thankful n grateful for and to Him… not myself. Eyes on Jesus for He is coming soon 😁🙏
Yea, we let our light shine before men that they may see our good works and glorify our Father who is in heaven . We need only to have faith in Jesus to be saved, but our faith isn’t profitable without good works prepared for us to do to be a profitable servant .
I needed to see this video a long time ago. Thank you.
James 2: 16 is reason I no longer attend church ( not scripture). Good thing I found this channel and JS77. Both have led me to Jesus who saved me because I was never saved in church Now that I am, I love reading/learning the Bible.
All Glory to God, Jesus has Saved me.
this guys killing the game. wow mind blown
Clear, concise and very convincing! A wonderful analysis of scripture explaining scripture!
Thank you this was a really good way of saying it and it helped me a bunch, I'm super happy the Lord is using you!
May our faith be a blessing to others. May our good works draw them to Christ. May our faith be a living faith.
Absolutely fantastic, all of the commentary’s I’ve read to understand this chapter, and this short video has answered so many questions.
Best breakdown of James 2 I’ve ever heard. Thank you bro. Grateful for this teaching
Thank you for this video. You cleared things up for me concerning this verse. I still have to listen to it a few more times in order to process it. I think the more I hear it, I will grow in understanding on how to explain this better to others and meet them where they are.
6:35 This is what I have been searching for ever since I got hung up on this confusion in the past!! May God bless you for helping me finally receive the discernment I needed to understand this verse!
Thank you so much, the amount of misinterpretation and misunderstanding I and others have received from other Christians within this community is scary. Thank you God for letting me stay up to listen and understand this.
Your ministry is the absolute best in defending faith alone. Thank you man!
This is the best explanation so far!
God Bless!
I've been watching and searching, youtube and google for this answer. I think this might be the best
Glad it helped!
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This makes sense! Thank you!
Ok the context of James 2:26 makes more sense now. Jesus was talking to already saved people calling them brethren. This scripture is often misinterpreted in teaching works based, but was taken out of context.
Love how you break down the word. God Bless you.
Ya videos go crazy man salute
You are one of the best on youtube. God Bless
Agree with you. Direct answers with detailed evidence.
I have the same stance on James 2, and had a conversation with a catholic and “saved” person and the same devil and same conversation came out of both of them ! attacking me for being secure for my salvation!
….. what’s so hard to understand….. zero works are required for salvation!!!!
Romans 4:5
But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Romans 4:4-8 KJV
Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, And whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.
Matthew 3:11
“I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:”
King James Version (KJV)
Colossians 2:11
“In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:”
King James Version (KJV)
2 Corinthians 5:10
King James Version
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
1 Corinthians 3:13-15
King James Version
13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.
14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
Galatians 2:21 KJV
I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
Thank you brother for teaching this message with such clarity! All Glory to God!!! Hallelujah!!! Thank you Yeshuah!!!
James 2:24 "you see that a person is JUSTIFIED BY WORKS and not by faith alone." ESV.
@@simplifiedlife8607so maybe you can answer this, which works & how many for salvation?
@@simplifiedlife8607
Ephesians 2:8 and Romans 4:5
Faith is clearly not a work, and it is by grace you are saved. He who believes is counted for righteousness. You do not work for salvation. The entire book of James is used by religious institutions and Pharisee minded zealots to steer you away from Christ. They’re gatekeeping hypocrites. Not one of them will enter heaven and Christ word for word said exactly what he said in the future to warn them.
Not once during their lives did they rest in the finished work at the cross, they clung to their prides and deeds the whole time.
Repentance means to reconsider your actions and compare them to christs. If there is but one error you are screwed, for all have sin and fallen short of the glory of god. He who breaks but 1 rule of the law is guilty of the whole law. For god demands perfection, therefore be perfect.
James talks about how effective a soul winner is and how you know you are saved, NOT whether or not you are saved by belief alone.
Paul and James do not disagree with each other, James is responding to early church dissent on the edification concerning works. Works is a SIGN of salvation, they do not merit it in of itself. Christ saved you. The purpose for works is for rewards in heaven and for The Father to incentivize saving as many people as possible through your actions that lead them to Jesus. That is it. Once they believe God has them and will not let go, even if they are disobedient.
@@epicpieho what your doing in your profound ignorance is perpetuating the unbiblical doctrine of OSAS once saved always saved.
Since you like to twist James 2:24 to Your own destruction consider the below 👇
Jesus called “the twelve” together-that included Judas-and “gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal” (Luke 9:1-2)
Now I want you to drop your pride for a second do some serious introspection.
Judas was with Jesus .
He walked with Jesus.
Was around him for 3 years .
Helped in his ministry
And lastly HE PERFORMED GOOD WORKS.
After all this satan entered COULD STILL ENTER HIM Luke 22:3-4)
(John 13:2)
. (John 13:27)
and he chooses to go against , BETRAY Jesus .
So if someone who hung out with Jesus could not be SAVED,what makes you think 🤔 that YOU a mere discrete MISLEAD creature will be saved??
Thanks
You have some great videos brother GOD BLESS!✝️🙏🏿
We are "SAVED by Grace through Faith (In Jesus )" alone not by works. The works are the output of our Faith in Jesus, they are a byproduct which are profitable to others.
God bless you my brother!
I learn something new every time I rewatch your videos. Thank you very much!
Keep up the good work, brother.
I enjoyed your set of scriptures. Well done, Bro.
God bless you 🙏😇
In other words as a real Christian, try not to be poor or bad example toward your fellow Christians including the unsaved as well if you're going to win souls.
I like this explanation
Well said
Faith without work = dead
Jesus set the EXAMPLE of how to live
Simple and clear. Thank you and God bless!
This was the best explanation I have ever heard. I thank God that I found this channel.
Works don’t prove our faith but improve our faith.
What do you call someone who says one thing and does another?
A hypocrite.
A man who says something and does it is called a man of his word.
Faith is talking the talk, works walk the walk. A man's authenticity has always been based on his actions lining up with his talk.
@@eddardgreybeardthank you
Thank you bro, I was really confused by this verse and beginning to doubt what I have always known. This was a great explanation and it makes a lot more sense now.
Excellent teaching! Thank you for your ministry!
Good video, it's a shame how so many people have taken this verse so wildly out of context to deceive so many
Very good teaching. Amen.
9 months later, God keeps me up to see this. Thanks brother. See you there.
John 6:28 & 29 Faith = works. Faith is the work of God.
Thank you very much for your videos! You break the bible down to a very good teaching that all may understand!
Great video brother!
Love your videos
Amen!!! Thank You for the word!!!!
Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for the least of these, you did not do for me.
Yes, our Lord Jesus wants us to do more than just believe in him.
One of the best breakdowns!!!
Philippians 2:12
King James Version
12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Great teaching brother. Good sound doctrine, bless you!
I need someone to express this to me again… slowly. 😅
It’s hard for me to understand, but I can tell you know what you are talking about.
I think it is hard for me to ‘hear’ (understand and believe) salvation though faith alone, because I am scared. I’m scared of believing in a God of love not because of the God of love and forgiveness, but because of the God of fear and judgment I knew before.
It’s so strange. Because I have been a Christian my whole life. But during deconstruction (taking apart what I believed, comparing it to the Bible, and deciding what to keep, fix, or throw away), or feels like I am learning about a new God altogether. From a distant judgmental God to one who loves me more than a father, more than a friend. From one who will take His love from me easily to one who’s never take away His love.
First of all, if JESUS is Not the NAME of your GOD you are not Christian. And if you have HIS Spirit you are SEALED until the day of redemption.
YESHUA=YHWH=EL SHADDAI, HalleluYAH.🕊✝
@@vijdamvsichko9077 - Jesus is part of the Trinity. That’s why Elohim (name for God in Old Testament) is plural yet used singularly. Jesus is God’s son yet they are both part of the Trinity that is God. The Trinity/God is complicated and tricky, but we are mere humans who only have human capabilities of understanding.
So… I’m not sure why you are telling me about Jesus like I don’t believe he’s God?
But knowing that if I have his Spirit, I am sealed, that is comforting.
@@The1stPurpleCat sealed until the day of redemption.😇 God Jesus bless you 777 times here and in His Eternal Kingdom, Amen.👍
That was good.. Time to put Faith into Action, Amen!
2:00 - 3:00 "Can faith save him?" -regarding corrective chastening of God to believers.
Another highly excellent teaching brother! God richly bless you and yours! Maranatha ☝️
Clear and concise explanation. Well done! Salvation is by faith alone in Christ alone. There are works FOR salvation which Hebrews calls "dead works" and works OF salvation which are borne out of walking in the Spirit and for which we get rewards. But this is nothing more than allowing the Spirit to work in and through us. Anything else is back to eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil....which is that good begets good and correspondingly evil begetting evil. Don't even the non-believers (and sadly some believers) believe that? Look no further than the religions of the world.
Such a timeous and pertinent reminder. Thanks you Brother. Subscribed as led by The Holy Spirit.
I very much appreciated your insight in this short lesson! The word "profit" or "useful" is very important in understanding what James is talking about. However, and this is a very honest question, how is Abraham offering up Isaac a "profitable" or "useful" act that benefits another? James was talking about loving our neighbor and the example James gives of someone who is in need of clothing and food fits nicely; however, could it be that James is also showing how putting our faith in God means putting it into action and that such action, not only can profit another, but profit the "doer" as well?
I hear that a believer can be Chastised but I don't understand what chastisement consists of. What does it look like to be Chastised or is that a personal thing that is case by case?
Read in the Bible about the carnal Christians in Corinth. The apostle Paul explains that many of them were weak, sickly, and asleep (dead). They were Christians, saved individuals, that continued to live a life of disobedience. As a result, God chastened them and some of them were chastened severely.
Once you are saved, you become a child of God. God becomes your father and as our father he will discipline us if we become disobedient. The measure which he takes to discipline us can be severe and can last for an extended period of time. Bottom line is that even though you are child of God, and our Heavenly Father is merciful and forgiving, he will not simply let us get away with misbehaving.
One thing to remember is that our Heavenly Father chastens us because he loves us. He does it to correct us, bring us back to him, and to humble us.
@@larthejust 👍
It maybe illness or even death.
Awesome…!
needed to hear that…my works are fruit of my salvation in Christ….
thank you…
will focus in being hustified before GOD in Christ…and before men for their benefit….
AMEN BROTHER!! Brother I would like to speak with you because I do feel like iam being spiritually attacked and would like to know more about that woman and that evil mirror?
I don’t know what that means but my email is: freegraceforever@gmail.com
@@OnoDiamante something is not right here! You sent me a message about me being spiritually attacked by a woman who wants to destroy me . In my notifications it's you but now it is a different person who sent me that message. This person made there channel in August 22🤔
@@luckekjv9516 Oh lol that’s a spam account!
@@OnoDiamante okay thanks brother! God bless!
Hey so im just asking genuine questions cause im curious as well. I also struggle with doubting my salvation due to living as a fake christian from middle school til my senior year in college. But i always have heard James 2 be interpreted as saying if your faith isnt producing works, then your faith is false and youre not saved. If you have true faith, you will have action backed up by it, unless your profession of faith is false. Now i know we both can agree that with faith, we cannot continue to live in sin, for that goes against Romans 6 and Titus 2:11-12 (and why would you want to live in sin if Jesus saved you from the power of sin??). We also can agree on that works do not save. (I did works for 10 years....wasnt saved...did good works at that, thought i was good with God). However, if your faith is fake, how would you know? If my life not looking like someone that professes true faith, then I'm not saved. In Christ, we're a new creation, old things have passed away. I believe the Lordship Salavation thing came into play in response to the sinners prayer and altar calls that didnt lead to true conversion. Thats why I believe you also got these things called "10 point test to see if youre saved". Not trying debate with you Mr Diamte, im just curious as to how you came to the conclusion in how James 2:14 is interpreted. And im sure we both agree that the gospel should be preached simple enough that if we were on a crashing plane or sinking ship, we can lead several souls to Christ. If you want, I can reach out to you on your instagram if you able to. Im curious, cause my mom whos been saved for maybe 30 or 40 years dont even know what Lordship Salvation is or free grace. She doesnt care for all those terminologies.
@@henrybayard6574 amen. It’s not just believing today and not believing tomorrow
@@henrybayard6574 from my life…when I came to faith, I began to avoid the things I used to do as a false convert. I began to spread the gospel either with tracts or on my social media. Told it to friends and etc. Told people the gospel. To me, true faith will cause you to do something, it will also cause you to not sin so that grace may abound (Romans 6). Not sure where you thought I said works is separate from faith. I’m still just trying to figure out this whole argument thing.
@@henrybayard6574 I don’t encourage antimonialism (however you spell it) for Titus 2:11-12 and Romans 6. And if someone saved, I don’t see why would they run back to sin and live a hellish life again or be a jerk to everyone. It may take time for them to change, but that change will come. You’re correct, obedience is faith (I believe God told me that on my way to work one day. It was a audible voice that wasn’t my thoughts).
@@henrybayard6574 keep His commandments? What problems am I running into?
Clear an precise thank you shared. 🙏🇬🇧
What are works exactly? I constantly hear the debate but I still don’t understand what works even are? Is it prayer, church attendance, bible reading, missionary work etc?
The works are what our Father has done through Christ
Faith is the Promise, and a Promise is always fulfilled by the one who made it, meaning God made the Promise of redemption, and he will fulfill that promise
A promise is vain/dead if it is not fulfilled
This channel has the best explanations of scripture I have heard.
thank you ... I just finished reading James 2 and I was conflicted based on some of your previous videos that I recalled ..
this video has me facing straight again.
Amen & Thank you !
Best I have ever heard that explained. Thank you Oronato.
Thank you!
Amen brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sheeesh been trynna tell this to my brethren’s and non saved peoples too😇✝️✝️✝️✝️🧎🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
This is so clear 😊
Hey OnoD 👋
What happened to all your Faith videos from your last channel you had ?
I'm trying to find them to watch them
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Amen! Love your videos! 🙏❤️
Amazing message. Could you please explain what the scriptures mean when you read them? I cant understand old english very well. Thank you.
To add that faith save him? No
Can grace save him? Yes
We have faith in his mercy,grace and love.
Ono, thank you so much for this breakdown. I was literally speaking with my significant other about this earlier and she said the exact same thing about the Abraham part where his faith was shown by his works. I want to start doing yt and learning and sharing about God more like you and Don. If you have any tips it’d be greatly appreciated! God bless you
"Faith Without Works is Dead" True. But is it OUR faith and OUR works? Or is it OUR faith and HIS works? It is the work that Jesus did for is that and our faith is alive thanks to him. And the Bible is clear about the answer By Grace through Faith. Love you all.
Actually it's written it is HIS faith. Christ is God |the Father is Not His Son and Not His Spirit, but this is ADONAI|✝
This is a wise young man...he has encouraged me greatly. Thank you.
People just don’t want to believe John 3:16 it’s clear for God so love the world that he gave his only Son so that whoever that believe in him should not perish but have eternal life- clear as day light even my 7 year old child understands and believe this verse.
The devil belivers it also
So whats the difference between you believing it and the devil believing it
Theres your ancwer
@SheepOfChrist818 merely suggesting you left something out dear friend
@@carolmaplesden916 So your works helps Jesus death on cross for payment of sin debt.?
@@erickanter
no what I am referring to is
What is the difference between a believer and a sinner
Finish the rest of what Jesus said after John 3:16. Pay attention to verses 20-21. The context here is; to believe in the Son of God is to stop deeds of evil and do deeds of light. You see, through Jesus who, without our good works, got us out of being under the wrath of God by his blood, we now have the opportunity to start over through Jesus doing works of repentance. Yes, we are commanded by Jesus Christ to stop doing the sins that got us under the wrath of God in the first place, or we go back under the wrath of God. We only came to Christ because God drew us to him. You see, this is the grace of God. By no works of our own God granted us the opportunity to repent of our sins through Jesus Christ. Now that we have been freely saved, transplanted out of the kingdom of darkness, by no good works of our own, and into the kingdom of light, we are , yes, commanded to produce fruit, which is good works.
John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
John 3:18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
John 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
John 3:20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
John 3:21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Sir, I find it quite interesting that you would say that a cult is one that teaches "justification by faith alone". There is only one place in the bible from Gen to Rev which uses the term "faith alone" and it is proceeded by the word "not". In that book of James there is an important statement about this idea. James writes about Abraham, an often listed person who was saved before and without lifting a finger. Lets actually read what James says on this matter.
Jas 2:21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works (when) he offered Isaac his son on the altar?
Jas 2:22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect?
Jas 2:23 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS ACCOUNTED TO HIM FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS." And he was called the friend of God.
Jas 2:24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.
The word "when" is an adj. and it's temporal. It tells us "when" at what point Abraham was considered justified by God. Maybe you have never actually read this verse.
You also simply don't understand what the word "faith" means. Its the Greek word "pistis" and it's a noun. It NEVER means believe. That would be the word pisteuo in the Greek. That is the word correctly translated believe. NOT faith. Most bible translations are from those who are reformers. Men who believe in the Luther doctrine of faith alone. That is a vile concept Luther picked up from some of his friends like Wycliffe and Huss. The bible NEVER teaches the faith alone doctrine.
Heb 11:8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.
Notice this tells us "when" Abraham did what he did "by faith". It was "when he was called" . What did he DO? He obeyed God's instructions. You must think
he should have said to God, "no way Lord, I don't believe in working my way to heaven" you need to read Luther. Abraham "obeyed by faith". Faith is what God told him to do. Another adj, "when".
You really need to actually read the words written by the inspiration of God and believe them.
Thanks, Post Hole Digger
Ephesians 2:10
King James Version
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Notice it's UNTO good works not BY good works
What Paul and James are saying is that salvation through faith in Jesus Christ produces good works that men sees and therefore gives glory to God.
How does "dead" equal "unprofitable"??
Your videos have been a blessing to me. thank you so much for your time taken to explain from the word of God,the only rule for law and practice
Clearly it doesn’t say your faith is what pays the debt and forgives. Faith is powerless if the one who one holds faith in is powerless. Ex:idols. Faith says more about the one who one holds faith in then the one holding that faith. Yet, God expects faith from us, which is synonymous to trust because God cares about our free will and our choice to choose Him or not. And it was God who so willed that we are saved through faith, hence those who believe are saved and those who do not believe are not saved. Faith is the root to all our works.
Thank you so much for explaining this verse! I’ve seen this verse be misrepresented by Calvinists pretending to be Christians recently to mean someone who was predestinated to be saved by Christ will be forced to live perfectly under the law to prove and justify salvation. The true meaning in context you provided, your faith alone you are saved, but our works lead others to faith in Christ. Have faith and use your works to bring others to Christ
Simple clear easy to absorb 👍🏻💯💯💯
Awesome, thank you for the great teaching