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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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Seventh-day Adventist Church

Seventh-day Adventist Church

Adventist & Restorationist

Affirms

Faith produces obedient works; faith evidenced by keeping commands

SDA affirms James 2:24 teaching genuine faith produces obedience. True faith in God results in keeping Gods commandments including Sabbath and moral law.\n\nAdventist theology emphasizes faith and obedience inseparable. In investigative judgment believers examined for faith and whether lives transformed and conduct conformed to Gods will.

Scripture References

Sources

  • 28 Fundamental Beliefs Belief 9
  • Ellen G. White Steps to Christ
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