Monday, January 26, 2009

James: Faith that Works (Week 4)

"Just Works"

Preview Question: What are some ways that we as Christians don't put actions behind our words?

Read James 2:14-26

Discussion Questions:
  1. Why is mere intellectual agreement to truth not enough? How was Abraham's faith made complete by what he did?
  2. Describe a time in your life when obedience to God was or could have been at great personal cost to you?
  3. James never says that works without faith can save. What does this imply about faith? How do your actions demonstrate the reality of your faith?
  4. In what ways do you need to bring your actions more in line with your beliefs?

After the study:

  • Remember times when you actions did not match up with what you believe...ask God for forgiveness
  • Remember times when you clearly lived out what you believe....praise God for his faithful work in your life

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