1. Growing Toward Maturity A study of the epistle of James.
On Faith
Growing Toward Maturity
A study of the epistle of James.

2. Faith in God without action in obedience is useless.
Spiritual Life Principle:

3. Real Faith is more than words.
Emphasis: Importance of Actions couple with faith.
Illustration of dead faith: “Go and be warmed & filled.”
Such faith cannot save…
Faith alone saves but is never alone.

4. Real Faith is more than a scholarly pursuit.
I Object! Really?
Even demons believe…& shudder.
Scholastic Faith falls short of action. Such faith cannot save.

5. Being a Christian involves trusting Christ and living for Christ
Being a Christian involves trusting Christ and living for Christ. You receive, then you reveal.
Warren Wiersbe, BE Mature.
Faith involves our whole person.

6. Real Faith is actively obedient.
Father Abraham: Believed & was justified. Demonstrated faith in obedience.
Rahab: Believed testimony of the God of Israel. Acted in accordance with that faith.

7. Spiritual Life Principle Application:
God honors obedience.
Our faith is completed by our works.
“Just as the body is dead with out a spirit so our faith is dead without works.”
Does your faith work?