1. Shallowness Faith without Practice James 2:14-26

2. “If a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?” The Great Question

3. Two Options Option # 1 You have Faith Option # 2 I have Works (deeds)

4. How James addresses the Two Options Option # 1 You have Faith Think about hospitality Option # 2 I have Works (deeds) Think about Biblical precedent

5. Hospitality is not an option “Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed, but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it: In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action is dead.”

6. Biblical Precedent Two very interesting Illustrations: Abraham – had faith before his deeds. Gen. 22, Rom. 4:4-10 Heb. 11:17-19 Rahab – had faith in spite of her deeds. Joshua 2:1-9

7. Faith and Deeds 1. Deeds are the evidence of the Spirit.

8. Faith and Deeds 1. Deeds are the evidence of the Spirit. 2. Deeds are the expression of gratitude for a changed life.

9. Faith and Deeds 1. Deeds are the evidence of the Spirit. 2. Deeds are the expression of gratitude for a changed life. 3. Deeds are the means of helping unbelievers come to faith – ministry of reconciliation.

10. Faith and Deeds 1. Deeds are the evidence of the Spirit. 2. Deeds are the expression of gratitude for a changed life. 3. Deeds are the means of helping unbelievers come to faith – ministry of reconciliation. 4. Deeds are the expressions of help for the body of believer – gifts of the spirit for common good.

11. So what Now If you are an seeker – you need faith before your deeds have value. If you are a believer – you need to allow your faith to be translated into deeds.