Eastern Hills Baptist Church
Sermon Series: James - A Faith that Works
Welcome to Eastern Hills Baptist Church
We are so glad that you decided to join us in worship today. Here at Eastern Hills we realize that we are all in different places on our journey with Christ, and that's okay. Whether you are a seeker, looking for answers, or a long-time follower of Christ, you are welcome here.
James 2:14-26 CSB
Today's Points:
The [supposed] conflict of faith and works
The [actual] connection of faith and works
A) Fake faith does not save us.
B) True faith shows itself by work instead of just words.
C) True faith and good works cannot be separated.
D) Fake faith is useless.
E) Fake faith is dead.
Ephesians 2:8-9 CSB
Romans 11:6 CSB
Romans 3:20 CSB
Galatians 2:16 CSB
Galatians 6:10 CSB
Ephesians 2:10 CSB
1 Corinthians 15:58 CSB
1 Peter 1:10 CSB
Titus 2:14 CSB
Isaiah 29:13 CSB
1 Thessalonians 1:3 CSB
"Faith alone justifies, but faith that justifies is never alone."
-- John Calvin
Philippians 2:12-13 CSB
Discuss with others:
-- Do you have any "memberships" that you don't use? (gym, zoo, streaming service, club, etc.)
-- Do you think that Paul and James contradict each other? Why or why not?
-- Explain why it is important for our faith to work—for us to do good works—if we are in Christ.