If someone truly believes something, that belief should be evident in their behavior. Some would say it *will* be 100% of the time. Does that mean that faith is always manifested in good works? Let's look at what the Bible says.

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What James 2 IS Actually Saying: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UfylszAE3VLf29SSfn1Cy?si=0b727fd2bec04444

What You're Made to Do: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7bIIrKinbsBXLlBY5zbr4F?si=a65f6f931b164651

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Faith without works is dead. Even the demons believe and tremble. Faith alone can't save you. These statements are all from or based on one of the most misunderstood chapters in the whole Bible: James 2.

Let's look at it.

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We often rush to James chapter 2 to quote "faith without works is dead" without so much as glancing at the larger context. Let's make sure we're being true to James's intent by actually looking at what it is!

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1 John 5:16 mentions a "sin unto death." What could this be speaking of? Let's look for answers in the Bible.

This episode is a follow up to ep. 250, "Why Do Good Works if They Don't Save?" You can click here to listen to it: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4i1oUu6eYphohmDPMhNXqW?si=7688661d75914199

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Love and Liberty Part 1:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mKRgIVwQQOiX2Zw59urlI?si=27d917b9285b47da

Faith, faith, faith:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7M9gZwL5CPSH5I5ngL2ZFb?si=e240b25648024002

What James 2 IS Actually Saying:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UfylszAE3VLf29SSfn1Cy?si=986bcab51ea54585

Can a Saved Person Sin? (Part 2)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5W73W34VkOUyhuKxwT0Au4?si=e0d0a51ec1bf4f58

When we put our faith in Jesus Christ, we are called to be his representatives in the world, and as such to share the gospel. But that can be hard or feel unnatural to do sometimes, so how can we get our feet wet as messengers of good news?

Enter: the gospel tract.

Is God done with Israel? Has the Church permanently replaced it as God's mechanism for reaching the world? Let's see what Paul had to say about this as we focus on the Bible.

Forgiveness is a simple concept in theory, but in practice it can be more difficult. How can we be forgiving people even when we don't feel like it?

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/4i1oUu6eYphohmDPMhNXqW?si=4437d943c4b942df

In this episode, Josiah shares a few practical ways to spot false teachers.

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So many people (Christians and non) feel that they are drifting through life. Does the Bible give help for this problem? Let's look at a few examples.

*Note regarding point 3: Yes, we believe the rapture of the church is coming, and we should be looking for it. The sentiment remains, however. One day our time on earth will be over, be it by death or by rapture.*

Ep. 238 | What You're Made to Do:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7bIIrKinbsBXLlBY5zbr4F?si=e0e3088211d041d2

Ep. 241 | Spiritual Gifts:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TurLlACFI2118umQAwWkY?si=e9390ba0bcaa41a8

The Scriptures make it clear that salvation is through faith in Christ, not our works. But if this is true, why would any Christian be motivated to live a righteous life? Is eternal damnation God's only recourse for a disobedient child? Let's see what the Bible says!

Salvation is by Faith: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7M9gZwL5CPSH5I5ngL2ZFb?si=gq-oYviJQoelcRgW1Y4BMg