The line “You see that faith was active along with his works, and that faith was completed by his works” speaks to me. It’s so easy to fall into the trap of “but I believe in God! I’m saved.” But as James points out, demons believe in God too. ![]() Otherwise, James probably wouldn’t feel a need to go on at such length and with multiple examples about this matter.Īpplication– So much to apply! First, the most obvious. I also wonder if there is a problem in the community with people claiming faith alone- and not actually doing anything as a result of that faith- is the answer. With his reference to Abraham, I deduce he is probably speaking to Israelites, or at least people who are familiar with the story of Abraham. Observation– James is exhorting others about the importance of works. And in the same way, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she welcomed the messengers and sent them out by a different route? For just as a body without spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.” Thus the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called “the friend of God.” See how a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. Do you want proof, you ignoramus, that faith without works is useless? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered his son Isaac upon the alter? You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by the works. Even the demons believe that and tremble. Indeed someone might say, “You have faith and I have works.” Demonstrate your faith to me without works, and I will demonstrate my faith to you from my works. “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,” but you do not give them the necessities of the body, what good is it? So also faith of itself, if it does have works is dead. Scripture– I chose to read the second part of James, chapter 2. But I decided to go ahead in case you were interested. Because no two people reading the same Scripture are going to take the same things away from it. I debated over whether to include an example. Write a prayer inspired by what you’ve read, observed, and applied. What is God saying to you? How can you apply these verses to your daily life? What is happening? Who is involved? How would you explain these verses to another person?Ī- Application. Apply these verses to your life today. Slowing down and writing down the Scripture yourself is important. Take your time and actually copy it over. With the free printables below (or on your own), you: SOAP stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. If you like this, you might also like “ Bible Study Journal Printables” and “ Bible Verse Cards.” ![]() The free SOAP Bible study printables below will help you to slow down, dig deep, and learn what God is saying to you today. SOAP Bible Study is a great way get more out of your Bible. ![]() Applying God’s word the way it’s meant to be.īut sometimes it’s hard to find inspiration. Not just scanning it or “getting in my daily reading.” But going in-depth and applying the Bible to my life. ![]() And how to use the SOAP bible study method with examples.
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