James 2:24 — "Justified by Works"

Brethren in Christ interpret James 2:24 as affirming that genuine Christian faith necessarily produces moral works and righteous living. This aligns with the Anabaptist emphasis on discipleship—faith is not merely intellectual assent but lived obedience to Christ's teachings. The BIC tradition historically rejected antinomianism (the false claim that grace eliminates moral obligation) and instead stressed that faith working through love (Galatians 5:6) is the mark of authentic conversion.

For BIC, James 2:24 supports the Anabaptist conviction that Christianity is a radical commitment to follow Christ in community, sharing possessions, and serving others. Works are not meritorious in earning salvation, but they are the inevitable fruit of genuine faith and evidence of true discipleship.