James 2:24 — "Justified by Works"

Disciples interpret James 2:24 as affirming that genuine saving faith necessarily produces works of obedience and love. The denomination affirms justification by faith while maintaining that faith without works is not saving faith. This reflects the Disciples' emphasis on both grace and the ethical demands of the gospel. The passage is understood as consistent with Paul's teaching in Galatians and Ephesians when properly understood: Paul emphasizes that works of the Mosaic law are not required for justification, while James emphasizes that works of love and righteousness flow from and perfect faith. Disciples theology integrates both passages in a unified soteriology.