James 2 Doesn’t Support Dispensational Salvation w/ Dr. Gene Kim
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- In this video, we examine a passage often cited by proponents of dispensational salvation. Does James 2 support salvation by faith + works? I pray this video provides clarity and dispels any confusion concerning this subject. God bless! -OD
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For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. Romans 4:2
@OnoDiamante: I've been watching your videos about how to be saved and my question is, is it really that easy? What if I believe and my life hasn't changed? What if I'm still doing the same sins that I've done before or if I commit a sin repeatedly? I don't want to be wrong about this; I want to be sure---to have the assurance---that I'm saved and will make it to Heaven and see Jesus.
I would love to hear from you all:
EPHESIANS 2:8-10
James 2: 14-26
Paul was explain in a house centers become saints.
James was explaining how saints become Sanctify.
Paul was explaining how you go from Earth to heaven.
James was explainin how you get heaven back down-to-earth
Paul is explaining how to determine where you gonna spend eternity
James is explaining how you can experience a turn while you are waiting on getting there.
So basically, a man is save to get to heaven on faith alone
So, to a Christian, it can experience what happens on Earth is by faith and works. Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah
Amen
We are not justified by works at all
Yes salvation is easy
Discipleship is hard
Imagine never hearing the gospel? It has to be easy if God wants us to be saved
It is all about Christ and nothing to do with us
I am confused a little, So when the MOB begins in Tribulation , your saying you can take it because by Faith alone we are still saved?
God Bless
My faith is sometimes profitable to others. I could do much much much more. Thank you Jesus for my salvation.
Amen. We all could.
@@OnoDiamante I hear ya
Amen. Me too.
Me too, on both!
Same here. Ditto.
Gene Kim teaches that faith in Christ is our way to Salvation. He teaches Once saved always saved. He isn't a heretic. He literally teaches the Gospel. Its incredible to me that we as Christians will call other Christians "lost" or "heretics" when they preach the true Gospel. He is a human being, just like you and me, just like anyone else, you know what that means? It means he isn't going to get EVERYTHING right. The best preachers and leaders in the Church are still in need of Christ and living in broken bodies with a mind given unto death.
Gene Kim, from all the videos I have watched, never preached a work based false religion. That is all that matters to me, did this pastor get the salvation right? Because everything depends on that one Truth.
Don't think Ono ever called him a heretic I believe both teach eternal security and neither are Calvinists
James 2:19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
This proves that it’s about salvation why would he say the devils also believe and tremble plus why would he say faith without works is dead no where in the Bible do you ever see this saying because we have Christ and he is not dead.
I get this guy’s interpretation of it but there is one flaw when he says the bretheren it’s referring to the Jews not us this is why you need to divide.
Notice in 10:22 he skips it and doesn’t go into context of that specific verse we’re after it was said faith without works is dead this refers to salvation.
In that verse it was not about probability of faith because why would he blatantly say the devils also believe and tremble.
The way you preach this is so simple unlike the way certain others preach which make it confusing and feel like they are just pulling out random ideas . I appreciate what you're doing.
And he just goes straight to the Bible quoting verses in context; contrast this with the aimless opinionated rambling of Winger!
Yes, so many have like a longggg 30 minute video and Onorato preaching simple, clear, and understandable.
Millions of people are being lost right here on this battlefield . If Christ ALONE cannot save me , it's all over . My conscious choice is to believe and trust on Him ( John 6 , verse 37 to 40 ) . That's it .
I don’t want to be one out of millions that are spiritually lost.
Thats ALL the Lord asks of you brother is to BELIEVE which simply means what you just said trust in, put your faith in. His blood is OUR ATONEMENT for our sins. Its so simple and many miss it! God bless ya and see you in paradise soon!
@@narrowgate3906 ÏT IS FINISHED"...John 19:30 the greatest if not the greatest verse in the Bible!! it's the sum of = paid for bottom line zero debt payed in full your free gift of GRACE is waiting...sleep well tonight brothers and sister in Christ!
@@robg_ Yes sir Amen, my brother! It is a mic drop moment!
And to take it even further: by believing God forgave your sins through Jesus, you also admit to being a sinner, while also believing in the spiritual principle of forgiveness, so that you may forgive others who have wronged you.
Your videos have helped me so much thank you! I grew up in Mormonism so it has been difficult letting go of the "works gospel." But God has been so patient with me and brought me to channels like yours. Thank you!
Interestingly way back in 1992, I was approached and 'love bombed' by 2 lovely US Mormons in our town in England.
Almost convincing until they tried to direct me off the KJV and into their 'Scriptures' telling me that there's were more accurate.
Game over!
Then years later, 2023, I went to an IFB Church for 6 months but became increasingly suspicious of the Pastor after he admitted very nearly joining the Mormons, and he let the cat out of the bag when he objected to my life verse Ephesians 2:8-9
I later found out that he had also been a Calvinist, the evidence of his backloading the Gospel became even more apparent
Stand firm on the Gospel; Grace ALONE by Faith ALONE in Christ ALONE!
Hello Kati, I was in Mormonism from 2017-2018, I left it and came to know the gospel and got saved.
@@RaymondHaotengTanPraise Jesus!🙏❤️
Another great explanation brother! I fail every single minute of every single day… but thanks be to God for my salvation through faith in Him❤️
Amen, we need to look to the inner man made perfect by the blood of Jesus instead of looking outwardly to all our faults and mistakes. Working on cutting out worldly things and focusing on Jesus, but the flesh really wants to hold on to the world
Keep battling brother, our incorruptible bodies are coming soon!
We don’t do works TO get saved, we do works BECAUSE we’re saved... I hope that makes sense to people. Because we are saved and have the Holy Spirit in us, our hearts will want to do good and honor God with our actions. Christians shouldn’t be scared of the word “works”, we should strive to do good works. Not in hopes that it saves us, but because we are called to do so as stated in James as disciples of Christ.
Big facts right here💯💯☝️
I totally agree with you. I'm very confused why this youtuber is combative with many larger name people, that to me are saying the same thing you just said. It all seems very bad for the body of Christ.
@kennethrjackson Because well over 90% of All Binle teachers and preachers teach a false Gospel. They teach REPENT OF SINS FOR SALVATION!!
THATS KEEPING THE LAW AND YOU WILL BY JUDGED BY THE LAW. THERE IS NOT 1 FAMOUS preacher who teaches the truth about salvation and rewards after salvation. I've never seen a phd who teaches sound doctrine , ever.
I've been watching!
Pride is the enemy of God and man.
The P in PhD stands for PRIDE!
PRIDE
HOPELESSLY
DAMNS.
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@@Ron-mx9mu repent is part of it
@kennethrjackson Unless you say it's to turn from sins. I can see you want to argue and have to be right. Turning from sins for salvation will keep you unsaved! Look it up. Most of the world is deceived and we are tired of arguing with those who have to be right yet they are wrong.
Man, you are an amazing Bible teacher! If you are not a Pastor, you need to be. You rightfully divide the word of truth! What a blessing.
Thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!❤
It has ALWAYS been by grace through faith
Always revealing the simplicity of the Gospel🙌🏻
Thanks. If only people taught that full salvation is found in Jesus alone and stopped looking to justify themselves by their works. What a world this would be, but sadly the ones teaching work based salvation are so many. But the Lord knows and protects those who are His. Great job Sir and may the Lord bless you and your ministry
Amen. They are modern day Pharisees teaching a works based salvation.
"And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God." (Luke 16:15 KJV)
@@FaithAloneSavesForever
They preach OSAS...🤡.
Going about to establish their own righteousness refusing to submit to God's righteousness.
I started out free grace but walked away for a few years. When I started feeling drawn back to God, practically everyone was preaching works produced salvation and I fell into it for like a year but recently I've been embracing my roots in free grace. I'm so grateful I finally found someone teaching the simple doctrine of faith alone! I've been seeking and it's insane how few people teach it.
Yes, I was so under wrong doctrine, beliefs myself. It was a yoyo. I was falling into it by listening to wrong preachers. Now I am aware and standing on solid ground.
Yes. If by works, then it's never enough. And condemnation is given opportunity. There is, however, no condemnation for those in Christ. Cheers
Thanks brother, It's frustrating how so many "christians" spin this passage to teach that your faith must produce works. Unfortunately my own pastor teaches this position.
Your faith should produce works; however, those works do not save but are profitable to the Kingdom
@@jabmorris “Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.”
Romans 4:4-5
You can be saved without any works, look at the thief on the cross for example.
@@Hanshotfirst6688 absolutely!! You are only saved by grace through faith. However, your works by faith should profit others to grow the Kingdom and to help mature others.
I am inspired by your attitude, Sarah! We can have joy in Christ no matter what our circumstances. Thanks and enjoy your day ☺️
I like Gene Kim… some of his teaching is awesome. But I hear what your saying about James and that makes so much more sense. Faith alone for salvation but faith plus works to be justified before men.
I also believe repentance doesn’t save but it does lead to salvation. A change of mind … “Godly sorrow worketh repentance unto salvation, not to be repented of.”
So you have to understand, you have to be sorrowful and see the world the way God sees it… know that you are a sinner in need of a savior…. That understanding causes you to change you mind from unbelief to belief (repentance) which leads to salvation (faith in Christ alone). But faith in Christ alone saves… does anyone disagree… is so I’d love to hear other opinions.
I have yet to find one teacher of the bible that gets everything right, the whole counsel of God.
And there is scripture to back that fact up.
So the plumbline is the Gospel 1 Cor 15:1-4, everything else we will see when we get there or he gets us.....
1 Cor 13
9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.
10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
Very well said
Our earthly works benefit our witness and testimony for our Saviour Jesus Christ. We represent Christ. The unsaved may seek salvation because of our actions. Saved people can draw closer to God because of our actions. God is watching. The world is watching. Let's try to honor God!
I try to live righteously and do good works. So that I won’t disappoint and make happy our Heavenly Father. Not as a way to save myself
Dr Gene believes in Faith alone. We are in the church age now and since Christ came and died it is faith alone. I think you misunderstand what he teaches. He teaches, is that before Christ and in the Old Testament works we’re also required of the Jewish people to show obedience to God. This was done through sacrifices. They couldn’t just pray and ask forgiveness. In the New Testament some of the books and or verses are still referencing to the Jews and the things that are no longer required. So you need to be very careful that you are rightly dividing the word of God and understanding who is the audience. This video was a very poor argument. Otherwise I usually enjoy them.
No him and Breaker teach salvation by grace alone is only in the current church age. Does not mean they are not saved however. Just in error.
@@knappingrk Not convinced.
@@knappingrk Yes I base my discernment on the gift of the Holy Spirit and that is what you are calling traditional and simple minded.
@@gregorylatta8159Hey my friend
Whosoever believes in Jesus Christ death, burial and resurrection is saved Romans 1:16 KJV and 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 KJV
I encourage you to read Ephesians 3:2 KJV which literally says the DISPENSATION of the grace of God.
Then read Colossians 1:25-26 KJV please
It literally says the DISPENSATION of God which
a. was for Paul to give
b. was a mystery before and now made unto the saints (saved believe of Christ)
c. Signifying a difference or dispensation with times past
Peace of Christ be with you alway 🙏🏾
@@knappingrk For your information I am a born again classic free grace classical dispensationalist. You guys are following Breaker and Kim blindly. The had me going for a bit myself. If you study classical free grace and dispensationalism you will see the error of their teaching. It is much more subtle than most works based heresy because it seems to not effect church Era believers but it could mislead post rapture tribulation believers therefore it is dangerous.
I love this so much!!!! Thank you so much for adding clarity to the "faith without works is dead" issue thats talked about a lot in the Christian community. Thank you so much! I learned a lot, God bless you, sir.
Youre anointed by God to bring clarity to all this confusion.
🤣
Anointing isn’t measured by an amount. Anointing comes from the Holy Spirit and everyone with the Holy Spirit inside them is anointed.
Same way that the disciples did back then, they "worked" not for their salvation but because this is the work that God has commissioned to them after being saved. Their faith was profitable to us, who are now reading the books that they have written through the help of The Holy Spirit. It is God's salvation shining in and through them. Lets let God use us and our faith in Him! Praise Jesus!!
Nailed it again my brother. Great understanding, well done.
Basically they are saying that the finished redemptive work on the cross of our Savior isn't good enough . That HIS shed blood isn't enough. Thank you Jesus for your grace and free Gift that you give us when we believe
Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ.
Dr. David Allen explains the ‘warning passages’ in James, Hebrews, etc. well.
For example, Hebrews 6 (Hebrews 6:1-8 being one of the most debated passages of Scripture) is addressing new believers and/or those believers who are not progressing in the faith.
All of the thanks, praise, and glory be to our Lord God Almighty!
RCC is one of the largest religions to teach a works based salvation. I do not debate Catholics because they never give in even when confronted with scripture refuting their beliefs.
I agree. My wife was Catholic for 65 years.She started going with me to my Bible study at my Christian Church and after 9 months of Bible study she told me she learned more about biblical truth in 9 months at my church than she had in her 65 years at hers.
@@eugenecox9603 Fantastic , I am happy for her.
@@eugenecox9603it’s the same with my mother that she doesn’t know much about the Bible. Only a few things because of the Church. I’m trying to show her more, so she can understand that we are saved by faith alone
James 1:1 is crystal clear… James was writing to the twelve tribes scattered abroad, NOT Gentiles or the body of Christ. James was a minister of the circumcision with a different ministry than Paul.
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the TWELVE TRIBES which are scattered abroad, greeting.
James 1:1
Another great video. Very clear and simple. Dr. Gene Kim lost me have way through, I don’t know which side he’s on and his explanation was kinda all over the place. Thanks you for clearing it up, God bless 🙏🏻
I listened to several of Gene Kim’s sermons on salvation and he is against works based salvation. He also teaches once saved always saved which I’m a firm believer in.
Kim is bang on. Sound dispensational teacher and grace/OSAS preacher
Maybe you had difficulty understanding him, he was talking about the jews in the tribulation period
Great eyeopening explanationg guidance thanks
I've never heard this explanation before.
It makes a lot of sense with verses you'd given
Thank you
God bless you
Thank you for your explanation. I needed to look this up also, and I believe this is what you are saying: 3. James’ restatement of his point 2:17
James was not saying that a person who responds to another Christian’s need, as in James 2:15-16, shows that he has failed to exercise saving faith and is devoid of eternal life. He was saying that faith, if work (i.e., obedience to the Word of God) does not accompany it, is dead (i.e., inactive).
"We can make statements in all sincerity of mind and emotion: ’I feel sorry for the poor; I don’t condone racism.’ But James will say, ’What good is that if you aren’t doing something to help the poor or to heal the distrust and injustice between races?’ Some Christians attempt a stance of personal belief without personal action, saying, for example, ’I personally disagree with abortion, but I won’t try to change others’ minds.’ James persists in asking us: What are you doing to protect the victims-both the victimized baby and the victimized mother?" [Note: Stulac, p. 120.]
"Dead" does not mean non-existent but inactive, no longer vital, dormant, useless (cf. James 2:14). This is a very important point.
"It has not usually been considered too deeply why James chose the term ’dead’ to describe a faith that is not working. But the moment we relate this to the controlling theme of ’saving the life,’ everything becomes plain. The issue that concerns James is an issue of life or death. (He is not discussing salvation from hell!) The truth which he has in mind is that of Proverbs: ’Righteousness tendeth to life . . . he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.’ [Proverbs 11:19; cf. Proverbs 10:27; Proverbs 12:28; Proverbs 13:14; Proverbs 19:16] Can a dead faith save the Christian from death? The question answers itself. The choice of the adjective ’dead’ is perfectly suited to James’ argument." [Note: Hodges, The Gospel . . ., p. 27.]
Amen 🙏 brother in Christ ✝ God bless
Romans 4:5 in the Holy Bible (Word Of God) says 5. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is count for righteousness.
Romans 4:5 is an example of someone with a dead faith having Salvation (Eternal Life).
Proverbs 9:8 - Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
I'm old, so I usually get away with saying things like this, so please take it in the gentle old lady way it's meant. I am so very proud of you, young man. I like the new video style. So proud! :)
Amen!
I remember seeing this video from him like 4 years ago, and remember him also saying the book of James was only for Jews in the tribulation.
Gene Kim preaches eternal security and that is the most important thing, the true gospel. I don't agree on all points with hardly anyone except maybe Andy Woods or Charles Stanley
@kimwestwood8840 Gene is in line and of correct doctrine. This vid
is rubbish,and an apology is in order to Pastor Kim,and
Robert Breaker.
@@pbmc_ no one who teaches that salvation was a filthy rag for most of humanity is correct on doctrine. That is a false gospel.
@@knappingrk the false doctrine of gene kim
James also confirms justification apart from works in that same epistle. So it definitely does not support dr kims view. He and breaker are both Ruckmanites. Its a ptoblem lifting up a teacher's interpretation rather than allowing the Holy Spirot to reveal it. I cane out of all that after tossing out everything denomination taught unless scripture was clear on it. I belueve no man has ever been saved by the law and all have been saved by the cross whether before or after Jesus and his sacrifice. They looked 4ward go Him w limited understanding and we look back to it with revelation of it confirmed by old Testament shadows. God bless you. So far i agree with every position you have although i dont agree with anyone on everything since we are all growing and learning in understanding. God bless you. Hou r always sound when you preach the gos I el and thank you for your faithfulness to the sinplicity in Christ.
Ono (brilliant clear grace preacher) now unfortunately going all out atracking fellow grace preachers that teach clear dispensational doctrine. We have to be near the end
I'm getting sick of it
You're a fool. He's attacking their false works-based gospel in other "dispensations". It's not free grace. Did you even watch the video?
You're ignorant of God's word. Paul rebuked Peter publicly when Peter displayed heretical behavior:
But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.
12 For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.
Gal. 2:11.. KJV
@@truegospeldefenderkjv9007 dispensational question for you. How are people saved in the millenial kingdom? Free gift based on faith in the shed blood of Jesus Christ and sealed by the Holy Spirit until the day of redemption?
@@arrongoodwin3339 Simple question, simple answer: As ALWAYS because: it is an ❗️EVERLASTING❗️ GOSPEL of Grace❗️ Not a "temporary" gospel and God is not the author of confusion. Noah found GRACE of the Lord and Abraham BELIEVED & was justified. David's sins were not imputed on him bc he was a man after God's heart - with all his failures. Paul was "chief of sinners" and Lot is called a "righteous" man even though he had nothing to show for, neither the thief on the cross.
The law/works is a CURSE and always was and will be. Because the Lord Jesus Christ is the SAME yesterday, today and forever.
Again: Everlasting means everlasting - would you negate that?
And the "elect" of God cannot and will not be deceived. Scripture cannot be broken.
James 1:1 1
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
James is clearly speaking to the Jews.
I'm with Gene Kim on this one
To the guy who this channel is for. Really not trying to knock you at all, but as for as teachers or pastors, who do you support? Cause i believe i seen every pastor/teacher under the sun on your channel getting rebuked
Ricci
Because 95% of youtubers/pastors/teachers teach works or false theology lol. Its that that bad. Gene is a free gracer but his theology is wrong here
LOL
Amen brother! People don't understand who James is talking to and what it's about.
Amen & Thank You !
Old Testament prophets justified by faith alone in God alone Hebrews 11. They were already justified in faith before they obey God. Noah believed before he built the ark. Abraham believed before he was going to sacrifice his son Isaac. From Abel to the last OT prophet, they believed in the promised seed who is Messiah. It all points toward Christ. This was prophesied in Genesis 3:15. They knew God's plan because it was revealed to them. They were many prophesies about Jesus his birth, death, resurrection, and ascension. The bible connects not dispensationalized, which I believe is a heresy. The forefathers of dispensationalim were not who they claimed. Dispensationalism infiltrated the churches 1800s-1900s. There was a dispensationalist who claimed if you take mark of beast blank your hand off or blank your head off.
I'm going to break this down in a simple way for all. Romans and other verses are speaking about the law. You are not justified by the keeping of the old law; what you eat or drink, what day you observe, if you are circumcised, etc. James and many other verses are talking about doing good works from the heart if you are truly His disciple. You will know them by their fruits. Paul regularly tells us not to grow weary in doing good works. As James chapter 2 reads, faith without works is dead. Basically you really don't have faith in God and your heart has not changed if you are not bearing fruit. Not too many people continue reading Ephesians 2 up to verse 10, they always stop at verse 9 to prove we are saved by faith through grace and you can sit on your butt your entire Christian life and not change a thing and have no works and waltz right into heaven. Wrong. Verse 10 clearly agrees with James 2 that God has prepared many good works for those that follow Him with faith. Even John the baptist taught to bear fruits in keeping with repentance. So did Jesus, so did the apostles. We that are doing good works are not doing it to get into heaven, it's because we are on are way to heaven and love Jesus and want to be obedient to His teachings and are following what the Holy Spirit leads us to do. Yes, there are some groups out there that believe you must strive to do good works to get into heaven and have very little faith in God; Lord, Lord didn't we...... Then you have on the other side of the coin, what I think is the majority of church goers, living off God's grace and never changing and never working for God. In some instances changing of the heart but never lifting a finger by feeding the poor, or visiting the prisoners or the widows, etc. I think I made this simple that even a young child can understand. You have too many Church leaders with a degree from Seminary repeating like parrots what they have been told and never reading scripture plainly and simple as a child. And never forget, If you don't read the entire bible in context, it will never make sense and you will have division. God bless those that are truly seeking the truth and humble themselves to be taught by the Holy Spirit.
" James and many other verses are talking about doing good works from the heart if you are truly His disciple. You will know them by their fruits. Paul regularly tells us not to grow weary in doing good works. As James chapter 2 reads, faith without works is dead. Basically you really don't have faith in God and your heart has not changed if you are not bearing fruit. Not too many people continue reading Ephesians 2 up to verse 10, they always stop at verse 9 to prove we are saved by faith through grace and you can sit on your butt your entire Christian life and not change a thing and have no works and waltz right into heaven"
WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG
Tell me brother, how does that view work with someone who is fully paralyzed, completely bedridden with health issues, or has advanced stages of dementia to the point they can't move, speak, or barely put 2 thoughts together? Your view doesn't work, and you twist scripture. These people can't fulfill any manner whatever works you may think once should show to "prove" they are saved. You then can't turn around and say "well there are exceptions". NO, the Bible doesn't speak of that either. It says he died for all, and what you believe completely alienates a group of people from salvation. It's sickening. How do you not see this? You do realize that every living breathing person on the planet right is not able-bodied??????
James 2 is clearly taking about justifying one selves in the face of man, not God. If you are a Christian, yes you shouldn't go around acting like a condemning pharisee prick in carnality because it can push people away who may be interested in the Christian faith. That's why doing said works is profitable to man, not God.
The verse where it says "you will know them by their fruits" is speaking about the pharisees and their lack of sharing a proper gospel. We will know THEM by their fruits because THEM preach another gospel. THEM adds works. THEM says one must show to be saved. THEM says "well if you were really saved, you will show fruits. Those are the pharisees.
Yes Ephesians 2: 8-10, and I always make a point to share verse 10 because it again eradicates those of you who have this asinine point of view:
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we *SHOULD* walk in them.
Should! Not will, but should. Nor does it say anything about salvation, being saved, or losing salvation. Yes, lets continue to verse 10, then twist it to make it say something it doesn't
@@Brii.Z I don't want to sound rude brother but of course if you are paralyzed you can't have any works. This is not rocket science. The thief on the cross didn't have a chance to have any good works but we know he's in heaven.
Luke 3:7-14
God bless you.
What you wrote reads like you are confused about the difference between grace through faith as a gift of God (salvation) vs good works AFTER you are saved and get eternal rewards. Works is not required for salvation. Otherwise, you are putting on your own righteousness and not the righteousness of God. Faith earns salvation and good works earns rewards. You can't mix both regarding salvation. You can be saved and NOT do any work and because your faith is counted for righteousness. However, God will chastise you and you will get no eternal rewards. Any wise Christian would WANT to do good works but not REQUIRED to do it for salvation. Thus, GRACE!
1 Corinthians 3:13-15 KJV
every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
Romans 1
17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
Romans 4
5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Romans 5
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Romans 10
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Romans 11
6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
Ephesians 2
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Titus 3
5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Galations 2
16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
@@GiftofGrace88
YES! We are saved by grace, period. THAT IS THE GIFT; GRACE. After you receive the gift of grace, you MUST REPENT. Read the bible in context. Romans is completely referring to the works of the law and not works of good deeds. Two different definitions of works. Old and New. Jesus, John the baptist, James showed us how true repentance looks like; works. If you keep the 2nd greatest commandment to love one another than you will be full of works. Some 10 fold and others 100. There will be many Christians standing before God who will be cast to Hell. Some because they lived off of grace and never lifted a finger in Jesus name Matthew 25:31-46 and other Christians because they were full of deeds but continued living in sin Matthew 7:21-23.
In the field of law, we call this the battle of the experts… and so it goes on and on and on with the scriptures
By grace through faith in EVERY DISPENSATION. God doesn't change
exactly- Abraham believed God and it was imputed unto him for righteousness- David after he killed Uriah and took Bathsheba said return unto me the joy of my salvation- notice he did not say return my salvation he said the the joy was missing but his salvation remained even as he was caught up in adultery and murder(both capital crimes under the law)
with men: creation of life, worldwide death thru flooding, dealing from the World to a single family (Noah's) or single man (Abraham) and Jesus throughout Synoptic gospels.
Jesus' repeated statement "ye have heard it said .... but I say unto you"
where he overturns God's laws in the Sermon on the mount. Most obvious was his violations of the Sabbath, a capital offense.
This presentation is not valueless, but Kim is the better academic. Read the scripture properly and divide (it MUST BE DIVIDED - St. Paul) according to statements right within the text to certain people groups and periods of human existence. I'm not a Jew nor most of the readers here so Paul (the apostle of the Gentiles Rom 14) has most importance to me personally and we are not in the Tribulation so words to future sufferers there do not apply at all to me but as a warning to those will suffer.
Paul spoke of justification in Romans, and James spoke of sanctification because it was to believers. This is a hard pill to swallow when the sanctification part is missed as the foundation of James's thought.
James 1:1 (NKJV) "James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, , To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad:" Seems like James is specifically addressing Jews that are scattered among the nations.
Do you have any videos on what you think about other doctrine, Calvinism, tribulation, etc?
Gene Kim isn’t preaching works salvation, he’s saying that the 7 years for tribulation Jews is gonna be tormentous
No him and Breaker teach salvation is by faith plus works during the tribulation. They are believers in error but I would not call them heritics.
@@gregorylatta8159 what kind of works?
@@ntkmw8058 They'll say avoiding the mark of the beast. They forget one the only unforgiveable sin is (blasphemy) which is rejection of Jesus. Those in the tribulation who 'take the mark' are actively rejecting Jesus as God in favor of another God.. such as allah. The Saudi Arabia flag is the Islamic creed, and it means "there is no God but allah, and muhammad is his messenger. That is blasphemy. The Islamic creed on the Saudi Arabia flag also contains the Greek symbols for 600, 60, and 6.
@@ntkmw8058 The works mentioned in James.
@@ntkmw8058 They preach that Confessing Jesus as your lord and savior, and dying because of that confession as a work.
I'm thankful you're tackling Mid Acts hyper dispensationalism. Mid Acts is growing like wildfire.❤🙌❤️
He's not hyper.
@@thomashughes4326 wrong
@@thomashughes4326he literally has videos against mid acts hyper dispensationalism… but ok
I believe hyper is where one stands on the NT alone ,such as inly believing in Pauls gospel or docrtine . He does not, he does take into account the totality of scripture.
Hypers All teach eternal life at different times was gained by works then faith and the flip flop back and forth and say only Pauls letters are for the church. Gene and Robert both say they aren't but that's exactly what they teach from stem to stern. Its like someone who believes all 5 points of reformed theology saying they aren't Calvinist when in fact based in what they believe and teach they 100% are.
Gene and Robert by saying eternal life was or will be by works put man's works on par with Jesus and say there is another way besides the imputed Righteousness of Christ. Which is severe heresy.
Hello Brother,
I am a OSAS doctrine believer
So please explain in the tribulation period a saved person goes and take the mark of the beast will his salvation is lost ?
Of course his salvation is lost
4 gospels ( time past ) and Hebrew to revelation ( things to come ) is for Jewish audience who will be under tribulation period
You cannot make doctrine from these books for todays grace period
Pauline gospel ( Roman’s till Philemon) is for grace period saint until the rapture
After that 7 year tribulation period will start and back to faith + works for Jewish saints
Rightly dividing the word of truth
2 Timothy 2:15
Amen brother! I would prefer if we didn't have to debate about this with nondispensationalist saints though, rather that we unite with them against lordship believers.
@@thwartz Brother , thanks , But I would really encourage you to study the bible based on dispensation...................... Ephesians 3:9 KJV “ And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:”
What was the mystery which God hid from the beginning of the world? The Gospel of Grace “the free gift” of Righteousness without the works of the law.
Romans 16:25 KJV “Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, [Apostle Paul] and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,”
The Apostle Paul was appointed to make this mystery known. Just like Moses was appointed to make the Law known to Israel >> Apostle Paul was appointed to make “Grace” known to the Gentiles..............................................The next question a person should ask 👇
Why did God keep this a mystery and only reveal it after Christ was crucified on the cross. Answer in the next verse:
1st Corinthians 2:8 KJV “Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.”
God kept this a “mystery” because if this was known (then Satan would have known God’s plan). Christ came to pay for all our sins on the cross and He also defeated Satan on the cross as well.
So, here is the answer! If Satan would have known this mystery, he would not have crucified Christ. However, Satan was so determined to have Christ arrested that he even entered Judas to make sure it would happen.
Historic Classical Dispensationalists do not believe that salvation ever included works, Darby and Chafer would rebuke this doctrine, Gene Kim is a radical dispy
You are rightly dividing the Word of truth. Glory to God
James 1:1 "to the twelve tribes scattered", the salvation of national Israel, which is James' concern and ministry as per Galatians 2:9, explains why works are emphasized, since the works commanded of Israel are the conditions upon which they receive the promises made to them. That is also why Peter in 1 Peter 2:12 emphasizes works before the Gentiles, as a minister of the circumcision (Galatians 2:9 again). Mixing doctrine for Israel's last days to receive their kingdom "I have not found your works perfect before God" (Revelation 3:2), with Paul's doctrine of justification by faith alone without works (Romans 3:28) is just total confusion. Today, since we are not Israel, and were not given the Law (Romans 2:14), are not burdened with the law of Israel (Acts 15:10), and thus, no works of the law are required of us to be saved as members of Christ's body. That is absolutely not the case with Israel, as they must be made to keep the law perfectly (Ezekiel 36:27, Matthew 5:48, James 2:10) in order to become the nation of priests (Exodus 19:6; 1 Peter 2:9; Revelation 1:6) foretold by the prophets (Isaiah 66:21, Zechariah 8:23). Do not confuse the Body of Christ, made of Jew and Gentile alike during Israel's fall (Romans 11:11), with future Israel who will be saved after the fullness of the Gentiles come in (Romans 11:25) when God will return to saving Israel as it is written (Romans 11:26).
A M E N A timely lesson .
2 Timothy 2:15 in the KJV helps us understand that we must rightly divide the word of God, and realize that James was not talking to members of the Body Of Christ but to the little flock, as was Peter, John and the writer of Hebrews. The Apostle Paul received from the Lord Jesus, the gospel for the dispensation of grace and all the doctrines we need for this period of time which has interrupted the prophetic program for the past two thousand years. I pray more believers will come to know how to rightly divide.
It is important to remember that James isn't written to a specfic church but to the twelves tribes of Israel who whether saved or unsaved could be appropriately referred to as brethren (Jews in the flesh. See Romans 9:3). This is similar to why so many get confused by passage addressing "brethren" who were once correctly following the OT yet "turning from the faith" by not continuing into Chrst (Hebrew 10:26), "not holding fast the profession" (Hebrews 4:14 and 10:23) by not transitioning into Christ or trying to transition into Christ while also incorrectly dragging the law into Christ with them (aka thinking OT repetition was necessary Hebrews 6 or being judaized Galatians 3).
Overall, I 100% agree with the conclusion and differentiation of God's factual knowledge of our spiritual standing as opposed to our subjective external evaluations made by men.
I do however think it is important to note that Jewish writers using the word "brethren" is many times referencing Jewish brethren regardless of salvation status. It was hoped in many places that the gospel was clearly understood by the "brethren" (sometimes Jews and Greeks but also sometimes just Jews as in James 1:1) but Paul and the other writers were sometimes unsure of the "believer's" actual objective condition (God's knowledge of their standing) because of the judiazing (adding of the legalities) which was causing Paul (external evaluation) to question whether they actually understood what the actual gospel was.
This gave Paul great doubts as to how clearly they understood the gospel message (Galatians 4:19-20).
Bravo! Truthfull exposition
james 2 is for the jews applied in the tribulation and not for Christians… pastor gene kim is correct by rightly dividing the Word of truth!
Such good teaching!
This is talking about hyper-dispensationalism NOT classic dispensationalism. Classic dispensationalist do not make this Romans-James/Gentile-Jew gospel distinction.
Jesus alone should be the focus in all things since he is the word.
Yeah, if you rightly divide the Bible makes sense in its entirety...period.
Gene Kim’s solution doesn’t solve the contradiction. Abraham lived in one dispensation. He cannot be justified by works (James 2) and also justified without works (Romans 4).
That's Achilles heel ( Abraham's salvation) of the entire system which is nothing more than bringing back the Roman Catholic Faith works gospel which is condemned by Paul in Galatians 1:6-10
Their Jesuit leaven and heresy is completely condemned by Isaiah 64:6
WHICH IS OLD TESTAMENT!!
Amen!……
The Thief on The cross!
What were his good works ?
Wait, what was it ?oh yes I remember HE BELIEVED!
Contend for THE FAITH!
It’s a narrow path😊
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I LOVE IT BROTHER OR SISTER!...the thief did not get the memo..:)
Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
What works are we to do? We are to walk in God’s will, doing what he asks us to do. We are also to pray always lest we be deceived… We are to do his will daily, and in so doing we grow in light and truth.
Romans 4:2 solves this apparent contradiction between Paul and James. I wish James wrote this into chapter 2 to prevent future divisions, but I guess this forces us to read the whole bible for a more complete picture of God’s word. 1 John does the same.
Interesting take on James 2, never thought of it like thus. My only objection is the work of Abraham. His work wasn't to benefit other people, but confirm his faithfulness to God.
Faith alone for salvation
Faith+ work for Service to Jesus
The comparison of Romans 4:1-5 with James 2:21-26 exposes these "wrongly dividers" as absolutely FALSE. Since both scriptures are talking about the salvation of the same man:..ABRAHAM.
They want you to pretend that Abraham was saved by TWO DIFFERENT CONFLICTING GOSPELS AT THE SAME TIME. Grace in Romans 4, and works in James 2!.....Which, to any SANE Bible believer, is IMPOSSIBLE. Their song and dance is "The schizophrenic salvation of Abraham."
.... If your're spiritually insane, you'll go for it.
On one of his tapes on trying to "teach" Romans 4, kim actually says: "ok so we have a problem here---PAUL WAS WRONG"
Dr. Gene Kim is a good teacher but he's not perfect i think this just proves always check your bible
Yeah i agree. I still like him. But not everyone is perfect
Brother, I thank Jesus for your work. Thank you for the clarification.
I know Gene Kim is not perfect but he is a warrior for Christ and I have learned a lot from him.
Dr. Gene Kim, listen carefully.
Romans 4:4-5: Faith without works justifies before God and saves
James 2:24: Faith without works doesn't justify before man
Amen, thank you brother and God bless! Maranatha!
The concept that Romans 4:5 and James 2:24 cannot be harmonized overlooks one interpretation. Consider Romans 4:1. What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? Paul is talking about works of the flesh (according to the flesh). James is talking about works of the Spirit. Paul refers to the works of the law of sin and death (yes the Great Commandment is the law of sin and death) James refers to the law of the Spirit of life. Look at the example James used. Where in the law of Moses are you to offer your son on the altar? The law of the Spirit of life is that as the Father loved the Son, the Son loves us, and as the Son loves us, we are to love one another. Yes, God offering his Son on the altar was an act of love. Abraham, in obedience to the New Commandment, offered his son on the altar.
There is also confusion when we assume that justification is the same as salvation. You have to be justified to be saved, but you can be justified more than once. Justification is not a singular event, in spite of what the essential doctrines demand. James says Abraham was justified when he offered Isaac. Paul says Abraham was justified when he was uncircumcised. Abraham was circumcised when he offered Isaac. For them both to be right, Abraham was justified more than once. the Bible is clear that we are justified by faith. In Hebrews 11, Abraham was cited three times for faith events, and those are only the ones mentioned.
Justification is widely misunderstood, thanks to Systematic Theology doctrine. Compare the Greek words for righteousness and justify. They are almost identical.
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith is comprised of two things, the substance of things hoped for, which is belief, and the evidence of things not seen, works of faith. But these works of faith are evidence of things not seen. If you are doing the works, those are works of the flesh and they are not evidence of things unseen. The work of faith is the work of the Holy Spirit using your resources.
The Great Commandment requires you to love with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. Everything but the Spirit. The law of the Spirit of life is fulfilled when the Spirit works in you. That is why it is called the law of the Spirit. The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and death - the law of Moses.
The General Epistle Of James-Liner notes:James was a Jewish Christian writing to a Jewish Christian audience. The letter is replete with Old Testament teachings and allusions, but it is clear that James wrote from a distinctly Christian perspective and from the experience of one who had spent time with Jesus. The audience was a group of Christians who were experiencing persecution for their faith. James wrote to them to encourage them in the face of trials and to help them know how to stand firm in the faith.
Anyway, I can't say yet that I agree with you. I would like to see the whole video of this Gene Kim video you got the 4:37 minute part from so I can see the whole thing. Also, I know I have put in comments to you not agreeing with what you say about Gene Kim. Don't take that as I am hating you or judging you because I am not. I do agree the Bible (KJV) is the final authority! But we also have to go someone who can teach us the Word and truth to the best of their ability. With that being said, No one is perfect in teaching the Bible. We are humans, mistakes will be made. I'm not perfect, no pastor is perfect, and even you are not perfect (not cutting you down, just telling the honest truth). I understand we are to watch out for false teachings, and I know that there are some that truly go out of their way to think they teach the word of God, when they don't. Example Joel Osteen! But if its someone at least trying to teach the word of God, if you think it's wrong, why not reach out to Gene Kim and ask him directly, how he got his teaching out of this subject and let him know why you think or believe it's wrong. I personally think Gene is a great teacher! Do I think he's perfect? No because no one is. But rather than in your own way make it sound like Gene Kim is wrong, the best thing you could have did is reached out to him and talked about this subject. I have to say, I may not agree on everything you say, some of your stuff I do agree on. I can't say that I haven't learned a lot through my pastor at my church, Gene Kim, Peter Ruckman, Sam Gipp, and William Grady, because I have. I also have learned a few things from you too. I just think you would get better results out of something from someone who truly teaches the word and tries teaching the word if you would just reach out to them and discuss things. Anyway, if you can give me the title of that Gene Kim video so I can check the whole thing out, that would be great. P.S. I am still passing out your gospel tracts that you made-The sinner and The Savior. Thanks for your time! God Bless!
One year ago I heard Pastor Jae Joo from this church say "...maybe death is the only way that you'll be able to stop sinning." Unfortunately it discouraged me instead of encouraging me
They are Ruckmanites, there is nothing edifying about it. Sorry you had to hear those lies.
@@anabanana7599 Sinning is in our fallen nature. It is impossible for us humans to completely stop sinning in this fleshly body.
@@ROMANS3-25KJV yup agreed, still sorry that anyone has to go through what this person went through . God doesn't want this for us.
Kim and Jae Joo often push "stop sinning" and make people afraid. I don't care for either of them. Kim messed me up with the shaming stuff ..
@@freyaaldrnari6086 I'm sorry you had to be lead down the garden path with these false teachers . I'm sure glad you are hearing the truth . Rest in Jesus now. ✝️👍🙏
James is citing a faith which is no faith at all; a faith which doesn't save; a faith which Paul describes in Timothy, as 'holding to a gospel/faith but denying its power'. A cultural Christian, if you like.
Kim’s dispensational grid doesn’t include James, since it was written for the Jews.
Brother, I agree with you that we need to ask ourselves who the audience is for every message. However, the audience for James is not James 2:1 as you described but James 1:1 ("James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting"). Because of this, you're argument is not persuasive. Regardless, love your teachings and that of Dr. Gene Kim. Dr. Kim is an incredibly gifted teacher who backs up doctrine with the word in great detail.
1 John 3:9 God changes us. Not us. By His wounds we are healed. If we life a lifestyle of sin it shows we don’t know God, therefore we haven’t placed our faith in Him. Faith is not thinking I believe something but is actually believing. And if we believe Jesus died on the cross everything changes in our life. It’s not our change that saves us. But this change is how we know we have a living faith. Jesus said: you would know them by their fruits. And John 15, Galatians 5:16-23 show us if we are on the flesh or in the Spirit. If we follow the Spirit we are not enslaved to sin. Romans 6, Romans 8. If we follow the flesh is shows we have no faith in God. Paul said to examine our faith (2 Corinthians 13:5)
Good teaching!!! James gets twisted so much.
Hey an off-topic question, i believe and trust in the finished work on the cross that Jesus did for us, but i dont feel the chastisement of the Lord and in Hebrews it says this:
"But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons."
Maybe im overthinking things but im starting to doubt my salvation becasue im not feeling the chastisement of the Lord, and im having real bad panic attacks because i want to be with Jesus and not burn in hell. Sorry for rambling thank you for your answers.
You’re overthinking things. Never derive assurance from how you feel, feelings are subject to change. God’s timing is not ours and His way are not our ways. You may “feel” that you escaped chastening because there was no immediate consequence. However, God often uses the natural repercussions of sin to correct us as well. Jeremiah 2:19 says, “Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee”. Relax and rest in God’s unchanging word, not your subjective experience.
Well done exposing people who preach works based salvation during the great tribulation
There is only one gospel
Thank you
Josef, du bist einer der wenigen, die in Deutschland öffentlich das wahre Evangelium predigen. Danke dafür!
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report.
Hebrews 11:1-2 KJV
@@christopherpeterson6004 Amen
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2 Peter 3:16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
Well done once again.
Gene Kim is a great pastor and teacher! He preaches the Word of God honestly and it always makes sense…God is not of confusion…why would he be in His word!?
The problem with Mid Acts Dispensationalism, or Hyper Dispensationalism, is the suggestion that one was ever saved by any other means than by faith in Christ, or shall be.
Jesus is the DOOR to the Father, and NO MAN comes to the Father but THROUGH Him.
In the Old Testament, they looked FORWARD IN FAITH for the coming Redeemer, and the Church looks back, and those in the Tribulation period after the Church is gone; will also look back to Jesus as well. It has ALWAYS been about faith.
Romans Faith alone! Paul is referencing justification before God
James Faith & Works! James is referencing justification/vindication before mankind.
If I am not convicted to repent, why would I be concerned about salvation? Or want it.
Nice!
Could bro Kim be giving the doctrinal application, while you have given the devotional application?
After all, it is indeed a living Book.
"90% of churches go by this method" (he is talking about lordship salvtion). Try 99.9%. There isn't a single free grace/easy believism church in my town or about the next 3 towns over (not including the one I started).
I can't find an easy believism church around where I stay too
If you want to shoot down works as a requirement for salvation then wrote verse 5 this way...
James 2:5
[5]Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in WORKS AND faith, and HEIRS of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
If James was saying works are what makes you an heir of the kingdom he would've said that in verse 5.
why is there even so much dispute about what men said and no one ever seems to mention what Jesus said?
Matthew 25:33-40
“And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left. Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’
“Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’”
i believe in Jesus and all he did but i still fear hell is where i'm going.Help me Jesus and thank you Jesus!
Wow...never heard this angle before...so much deception everywhere...Thanks, brother, for preaching the truth and bringing us back to sanity...God bless you and your ministry...one of the few that is holding the line and shining the light of Christ in an increasingly darkening world.
Or you can take a look at the other side because maybe you've been taught wrong.
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Dear Bettah,
Thanks for your concern for me and your comments...I am attaching a study of James the word SAVED is NOT ALWAYS USED in regard to Salvation.
Study on James:
WHY DOES JAMES SAY, “FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS
DEAD?”
The epistle of James was written to a group of people who were already children of God. James addressed them as brethren. In James 1:22,25, he went on to say to them, “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves … But whoso looks into the perfect law of liberty, and continues therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed” (not saved) “in his deed.” Good works don’t have any part in making you a child of God, but they certainly determine whether you are an obedient child of God or not. Obedience results in God’s blessings in a person’s life, whereas, disobedience results in God’s chastening. It is not the person who knows God’s will that God is going to bless, but rather the one who does His will. The believers whom James was addressing were
guilty of showing favoritism to the rich people who came to their assembly.
They claimed to be loving their neighbors as themselves, but in actuality they
were hypocrites. They were treating people differently because they didn’t have
money or dress well (James 2:1-11). So James admonishes them, “So speak, and so
do, as they that shall be judged” (literally, `as they who are about to be
judged’) “by the law of liberty … What does it profit, my brethren, though a man
says he has faith, and has not works? Can faith save him?” (James 2:12,14).
The Greek construction of the question, “can faith save Him?” requires a negative answer; therefore, the reply is, “no, faith alone cannot save him.”
now according to Ephesians 2:8,9, in order to be saved, a person must have faith and no works; yet according to James 2:14, a person can’t be saved without works. Some people have tried to explain this away by saying that the faith that saves produces works; however, James didn’t say faith produces works; he said faith alone can’t save.
JAMES WAS WARNING OF IMPENDING DISCIPLINE
The problem is quickly solved when you realize that the word “saved” isn’t always used in reference to salvation from hell. In James 5:15 he uses it in reference to being saved from physical death, and in James 2:14 he uses it in reference to being saved from God’s discipline. James was warning of impending discipline the
Lord was going to bring into these Christians’ lives. It is not the believer
who talks the good talk who avoids God’s discipline; it is the believer who
lives the good life. These believers talked about love but were not
practicing it. James 2:15-17 explain, “If a brother or sister be naked, and
destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be
warmed and filled; notwithstanding you give them not those things which are
needful to the body; what does it profit? Even so faith, it if has not works,
is dead, being alone.” Words alone could not supply the needy
believers with food and clothing. Telling someone who is cold and hungry to be
warmed and filled is to do absolutely nothing for that person. To be of profit,
those words must be accompanied by works. They were to supply food and clothing
for those in need, not just talk, because, “faith, if it has not works, is
dead, being alone.” These believers apparently claimed to have
faith, but without works, that sort of faith could not save them from God’s
judgment in their lives. That’s why James said, “So speak, and so DO, as they
that shall be judged” (literally, `are about to be judged’) “by the law of
liberty” (James 2:12). Now since James was addressing believers, he
was not talking about their receiving judgment in hell. For the believer there
is no such thing as coming into judgment as far as one’s eternal destiny is
concerned. Christ said, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, he who hears My word,
and believes on Him who sent Me, has everlasting life, and shall not come into
condemnation;” (literally, `judgment’) “but is passed from death unto life”
(John 5:24). James makes it abundantly clear that he is speaking of faith in the Christian life, and faith in the Christian life will always manifest itself in works. A parallel passage can be found in First John 3:17,18, “But whoso has this world’s goods, and sees his brother have need, and shuts up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwells the love of God in him? My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.” If I say I love fellow believers, yet when they are in need I don’t help them out, then in truth, I don’t love them.
BUT EVEN THE DEMONS BELIEVE AND THEY TREMBLE
Many times those who think that one must submit to the Lordship of Christ in order to be saved will support their view by the passage in James which says the demons believe and tremble. James wrote, “You believe that there is one
God; you do well: the demons also believe, and tremble. But will you know, O
vain man, that faith without works is dead?” (James 2:19,20).
People who use these verses to teach that it is not enough just to believe in Christ for salvation don’t realize what they are saying. First of all, there is a big difference
between believing in Christ and believing that there is one God. Believing that
there is one God is not going to save anyone - even the Jews who rejected
Christ believed that. Second, why would James use demons as an
example of saving faith when there is no hope of demons being saved anyway. The
Scriptures teach that since Christ didn’t die for angels (Hebrews 2:16).
So James is not using the demons to prove that you have to do more than just believe in Christ to save you from hell. James was using satire to reprimand these disobedient believers. To paraphrase, he is saying, “Big deal if you believe in God, so do the demons. You can talk all you want about faith, but without works all your so-called faith is dead.” James continues by using Abraham as an
example. Verse 21 states, “Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when
he had offered Isaac, his son, upon the altar?” Now in Romans 4:3-5, Paul uses Abraham as an example of a man who was justified by faith alone, apart from any works. “For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Now to him that works is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him who does not work, but believes on Him Who justifies
the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.” It sounds like a contradiction between Paul and James, but in reality, they are speaking of two different events in Abraham’s life. Paul, in the book of Romans, deals with the faith Abraham had which resulted in his salvation and James deals with the faith Abraham had which resulted in his friendship with the Lord. It was by faith alone that Abraham became a child of God, but it was by his faith and works that he became a friend of God. It is important to realize that there are more than thirty years between the two occurrences referred to by Paul and James.Notice at what time in Abraham’s life he was justified by works. James 2:21 says, “when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar.” God had already promised Abraham that the Messiah was going to come through the line of his son Isaac. Isaac was unmarried at the time, and Abraham knew he would yet have to marry and have a child in order for God’s promise to be fulfilled. When Abraham was commanded by the Lord to offer Isaac as a burnt offering, he knew God wouldn’t break His promise and he trusted God to raise Isaac from the dead. And where did I get that? Hebrews 11:17-19 explain, “By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall your seed be called: accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from whence also he received him in a figure.” When God told Abraham to go and offer his son as a burnt offering, Abraham could have replied, “Now Lord, I know You’ve already promised to have the Messiah come through Isaac and I know You can raise him up from the dead, but there is no way I’m going to take his life.” Abraham could talk all he wanted about faith but the proof that he really did have faith was his works. Without the works, there is no faith. However, Abraham truly did have faith that the Lord would do what He promised as was proven by his obedience and Abraham “was called the friend of God” (James 2:23). Once a person is a child of God, he is always God’s child regardless of what he does (John 6:37). However, a person is not God’s friend unless he is doing the things God commands. Jesus Christ said, “You are My friends, if you do whatever I command you” (John 15:14). Being God’s friend is synonymous with what the Bible terms “fellowship.” The word “fellowship” means “partnership” and conveys the idea of having things in common with another individual. Thus, a believer who claims to be having fellowship with the Lord and is living a life of sin obviously is not having fellowship. He will come under the chastening hand of God, but nonetheless, he is still on his way to heaven.
Hope you see what James is really saying...Peace Robert