Romans 4:2 KJV
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
James 2:24 KJV
Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
From Scofield's Notes,
"These are two aspects of one truth. Paul speaks of that which justifies man before God, namely: faith alone, wholly apart from works; James of the proof before men, that he who professes to have justifying faith really has it. Paul speaks of what God sees -- faith; James of what men see -- works, as the visible evidence of faith. Paul draws his illustration from (Gen_15:6) James from (Gen_22:1-19). James' key phrase is "ye see" (Jam_2:24) for men cannot see faith except as manifested through works. "
To suggest that justification comes through any means more than faith is heresy for it makes the work of Christ on the Cross of little or no effect. But to deny that the justified are saved to work is equally an abomination. When God saves us He changes us. Those changes will be manifested in our works. The man who denies those works has denied the life changing power of the cross.
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
James 2:24 KJV
Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
From Scofield's Notes,
"These are two aspects of one truth. Paul speaks of that which justifies man before God, namely: faith alone, wholly apart from works; James of the proof before men, that he who professes to have justifying faith really has it. Paul speaks of what God sees -- faith; James of what men see -- works, as the visible evidence of faith. Paul draws his illustration from (Gen_15:6) James from (Gen_22:1-19). James' key phrase is "ye see" (Jam_2:24) for men cannot see faith except as manifested through works. "
To suggest that justification comes through any means more than faith is heresy for it makes the work of Christ on the Cross of little or no effect. But to deny that the justified are saved to work is equally an abomination. When God saves us He changes us. Those changes will be manifested in our works. The man who denies those works has denied the life changing power of the cross.
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