Affirms
Justification involves both faith and works; works are evidence of genuine faith
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church affirms James 2:24 as expressing the organic relationship between faith and works. Genuine faith necessarily produces works of righteousness. This is not understood as contradicting Paul's emphasis on justification by faith, but as complementary.
Key Distinctions
- Justification basis:
- Faith works relationship:
- expression and evidence of genuine faith
- James paul harmony:
Scripture References
Sources
- Ethiopian Orthodox Liturgical Theology
- Patristic Teaching on Faith and Works