Christian Churches and Churches of Christ hold a nuanced position on James 2:24, understanding that while justification is by faith through grace, genuine faith necessarily produces obedient works and moral transformation. James is read as complementing Paul rather than contradicting him: Paul emphasizes the principle of justification (by faith, not by works of the law), while James emphasizes the reality of justification (true faith manifests in works). This reflects the Stone-Campbell emphasis on both grace and personal response.

Works are understood as the fruit of faith and as evidence of genuine conversion. The Christian life is characterized by progressive sanctification and moral growth as believers respond to God's grace. This position avoids both antinomianism and legalism, emphasizing that faith in Christ necessarily produces obedience.