What do you mean - 'Justification by Works'?

SERMON: James 2:20-26

Introduction: A key play in the Super Bowl

I. “Justification by works” – seemingly a ______________

II. Biblical evidence to support the idea that faith without _______________ is ________________.
A. The great patriarch ________________

  B.  The prostitute ______________

III. Notice the results:
A. His faith is ______________ by his works.

  B.  He is called a ______________ of God.

Application:

SERMON: James 2:20-26

Introduction: A key play in the Super Bowl

I. “Justification by works” – seemingly a ______________

II. Biblical evidence to support the idea that faith without _______________ is ________________.
A. The great patriarch ________________

  B.  The prostitute ______________

III. Notice the results:
A. His faith is ______________ by his works.

  B.  He is called a ______________ of God.

Application:

Works => Salvation
(most non-Christian religions)

Faith + Works => Salvation
(traditional Roman Catholic theology)

Faith => Salvation
(some today – “Jesus is my Savior”)

Faith => Salvation + Works
(Biblical view)

No works implies that there is
no faith and no salvation
(emphasis of James in these verses)