1. True faith reveals itself in action v14-17
James 2v14-22
9. Faith & Deeds
Prelude
Luther v James v20-22, Rom 1v17
Who’s James writing to?
What does your life look like AFTER you’ve trusted Christ? v16
True faith reveals itself in action v14-17
Real faith follows the Master
Real faith has an Object in mind
Real faith is trusting in Jesus Heb 3v8, Num 23v19, Rev 4v8, Ex 3v14
Deeds show your faith is in the right Person
Lip service, not life service v15-17
‘You have faith, I have deeds’ v18
- Only deeds can prove faith

2. James 2v14-22 9. Faith & Deeds Faith without deeds is demonic v19
Knowledge alone makes you a better devil, not a better Christian 1 Cor 8v1-3
Not enough to ‘believe’ in God & Jesus v20
Abraham: Faith in action v21-22
His faith in God moved him to action Heb 11v17-19
The all-knowing God still looks for evidence of faith Gen 22v10-12
Demonic faith lives in terror & condemnation v19
God is never waiting to slap you down Matt 12v20-21, 11v28-30