Link to the Show / Show NotesWelcome back! Thanks for joining us at The Word Is Grace. This week, we are back in the book of James, chapter 2:14-26.Most of us are aware of the supposed conflict between the book of James and the writings of Paul, namely Galatians. Paul tells us in Gal 2:16 that we are justified by faith in Messiah and not the works of the Law. James asks in James 2:21, "was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar?"What do we do with this? It seems that there is a contradiction! Before we go any further, let me say that there are no contradictions in God's perfect Word. Any time there appears to be a discrepancy, the first place to look for problems is in the mirror - usually it is a misinterpretation or a bad "filter" that needs checking (for more information on Christian "filters" click the link to read Tim Terry's teaching titled "Christians... Check Your Filter!!). There are no contradictions in God's Word.The answer to the rift between James and Paul is nothing more than a matter of perspective. When Paul refers to "works" he is speaking of the act of performing a Torah commandment. When James refers to "works" he is speaking of the natural result of true faith - a manifestation of faith that shows up in the actions of the believer.Do the people we come in contact with every day know who we serve? Is it evident by out "good works" that we are subjects of the King of kings and Lord of lords? LORD, may we, as believers in Your Son, be aware of the responsibility that we have to the people You have placed us with!May the Lord bless you and keep you,Shabbat shalom!
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