What if one of the most important and often misunderstood topics in Christianity — the relationship between faith and works in salvation — has created unnecessary confusion and division for centuries?

In this deep-dive episode of Mining Scripture, we slow down and examine the question verse by verse, letting both Paul and James speak clearly. We explore the powerful teachings in Romans, Galatians, James, and Ephesians: Are we saved by faith alone, or do our works somehow contribute to our salvation?

• If we are justified by faith apart from works, why does the book of James boldly declare that “faith without works is dead”?
• How can Paul say we are not saved by works, while Jesus and James both emphasize that true faith will always produce visible fruit?
• What does it really mean that salvation is a free gift of grace — and yet genuine faith inevitably transforms how we live?
• Where is the narrow biblical balance between legalism on one side and cheap grace on the other?

Whether you’ve always leaned toward “faith alone” and worried that works don’t matter, or you’ve quietly felt that good deeds must play some role in being saved, this episode will invite you to test everything against the full testimony of God’s Word.

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Righteousness by faith - Part 2 - Faith and works