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Episode #37 - Faith Without Works is Dead

Mar 18, 2026 · 00:47:13

Is it enough to just "believe"? In this episode, we dive into one of the most challenging and debated passages in the New Testament: James 2:14–26.We often talk about salvation by grace through faith, but James pushes us to look in the mirror and ask: If my life hasn't changed, has my heart? We’ll break down the difference between "intellectual" faith—which even the demons have—and "saving" faith that naturally produces fruit.Key takeaways from today’s study:The Pity of Passive Faith: Why words without deeds are empty.The Evidence of Abraham and Rahab: How two very different people proved their faith through their actions.The Body and the Spirit: Understanding James’ analogy of how faith and works are inseparably linked.Join us as we challenge ourselves to move beyond a stagnant faith and into a life that vividly reflects the glory of God through our obedience and love for others.