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James 2:18-24 (NET)

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18 But someone will say, "You have faith and I have works." Show me your faith without works and I will show you faith by my works. 19 You believe that God is one; well and good. Even the demons believe that and tremble with fear. 20 But would you like evidence, you empty fellow, that faith without works is useless? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22 You see that his faith was working together with his works and his faith was perfected by works. 23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Now Abraham believed God and it was counted to him for righteousness," and he was called God's friend. 24 You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 21) Righteousness - Abraham - considered righteous because offered his son on the alter
(v. 24) False Teachings - Not only faith

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 18) Life to the Full - Dead or Alive? (part 5) (2010-04-05)
(v. 18) Trusting God - Samuel (2010-11-29)
(v. 19) Trusting God - Samuel (2010-11-29)
(v. 20) Trusting God - Samuel (2010-11-29)
(v. 21) Trusting God - Samuel (2010-11-29)
(v. 22) Trusting God - Samuel (2010-11-29)
(v. 23) Trusting God - Samuel (2010-11-29)
(v. 23) Names of the Believers (part VI) (2011-05-06)
(v. 23) Prayer of the Righeous - Intimate Prayer (2013-03-22)
(v. 24) Life to the Full - Dead or Alive? (part 6) (2010-04-06)
(v. 24) Trusting God - Samuel (2010-11-29)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 18) Devotional: Faith, Good Works and Grace - The Balance (2008-12-12)
(v. 19) Devotional: Faith, Good Works and Grace - The Balance (2008-12-12)
(v. 20) Devotional: Faith, Good Works and Grace - The Balance (2008-12-12)
(v. 21) Devotional: Faith, Good Works and Grace - The Balance (2008-12-12)
(v. 22) Devotional: Faith, Good Works and Grace - The Balance (2008-12-12)
(v. 23) Devotional: Faith, Good Works and Grace - The Balance (2008-12-12)
(v. 24) Devotional: Faith, Good Works and Grace - The Balance (2008-12-12)

Definition(s):
Abraham (Ab-ra-ham): father of a great multitude
Abraham (Ehb-ra-ham): father of a great multitude
Isaac (Eye-zakk): laughter