James 2:24 — "Justified by Works"

How denominations reconcile James's statement that 'a person is justified by works and not by faith alone' with Paul's teaching on justification by faith, and what this means for the role of works in salvation.

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Redeemed Christian Church of God

African Independent

Affirms

Faith without works dead; genuine faith produces obedience

RCCG affirms James message: true faith produces visible works. Genuine faith demonstrated through holy living service witness obedience to Gods commands.\n\nIn Pentecostalism works are fruit of grace. Believer claiming faith but living in sin contradicts profession. True believers lives transformed by Holy Spirit.

Scripture References

Sources

RCCG Doctrine of Sanctification
Evangelical Commentary on James

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