Category: Paul and James
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Faith as Trust, Not Pledge part 3: Faith works better

This third installment draws upon historic, systematic, and practical theology to demonstrate that “faith” is not only a fine translation of pistis; it’s actually much more useful translation than “allegiance” or “faithfulness.”
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Who’s afraid of Sola Fide?

The one where I explain that the grace to do good works can only be received through faith, while quoting Martin Luther, St. Augustine, and Kris Kristofferson.
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Kitchen Nightmares: Church Edition (a sermon on James 2:18-19)

A sermon on James 2:18-19, given February 26, 2023. This message is meant to (a) provoke Christians to good works that proceed from faith; and (b) to drive us to Christ for comfort and assurance when we find our works are lacking.
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Does James 2 deny faith alone?

The one where I get really nerdy detangling the wires we’ve crossed in Paul’s and James’ teachings on justification and faith.
