What Does James Mean When He Says “Faith Without Works is Dead”?

<p>Episode 985 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.</p> <p><a href= "https://corechristianity.com/resource-library/episodes/what-does-james-mean-when-he-says-faith-without-works-is-dead/"> Show Notes</a></p> <p><a href= "content/CoreChristianity.com">CoreChristianity.com</a></p> <p><!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --></p> <h3 id="questions-in-this-episode">Questions in this Episode</h3> <p><!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --></p> <p>1. Should we treat nominal Christians as unbelievers or as members of the body?</p> <p>2. Is requiring the King James translation only a form of legalism?</p> <p>3. What does “faith without works is dead” mean? I’ve also heard some people interpret this as meaning that your faith in Jesus Christ isn’t useful to anyone if you don’t have works. I believe that we are saved by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ and I’m confused about how “faith without works is dead” fits into that.</p> <p>4. Can Christians join fraternal lodges that have secret rituals and rites?</p> <p>5. How do we engage with those who say they’re Christians but live ungodly lives?</p> <h4 id="today-s-offer">Today’s Offer</h4> <p><a href= "https://corechristianity.com/free_downloads/10-verses-to-memorize-as-a-family-this-summer/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10 Verses to Memorize as a Family This Summer</a></p> <p>Request our latest special offers <a href= "http://corechristianity.com/resource-library/special-offers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.</p> <p>Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the <a href= "https://corechristianity.com/innercore/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Inner Core</a>.</p> <h4 id="resources"><strong>Resources</strong></h4> <p>Core Question – <a href= "https://corechristianity.com/free_downloads/whats-the-difference-between-justification-and-sanctification/">What’s the Difference Between Jus