1. Deeds ‘justify’ your faith 2v24
James 2v18-26
11. Abrahab
Deeds ‘justify’ your faith 2v24
Abraham was validating his faith by what he did
What he did later, proved his past faith was real v23
He believed the promise 20 yrs. earlier Gen 15v4-6
Through his son Isaac would come many believers Gen 17v5
Gospel: Not just confession, but repentance 2 Tim 2v19, Acts 2v38
No repentance, no salvation Matt 7v21-23
You gain Christ, peace, joy

2. James 2v18-26 11. Abrahab Rahab the prostitute 2v25
Her faith came first Josh 2v8-13, Heb 11v31, Josh 2v3
Crunch time: Obey the king or obey the KING?
She’s looking for a city whose builder is God Heb 11v10, 14-16
God LOVES Rahab
He saved her & her family
He chose her to be part of the family line of the Saviour
Always known as Rahab the prostitute v25, Josh 2v1, Heb 11v31
God Himself removed that shameful title Matt 1v5
Your past has now become Christ’s past
‘How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!’ 1 Jn 3v1