Believe all would have read & chance upon 'Seemingly Conflicting' Scriptures? Let us start with:-
Gal 2:16 knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.
Gal 3:10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written, "Cursed [is] everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them."
Above Scriptures telling the Believers that works are deadly for if one goes via works then they are under Law & if one doesn't fulfill the whole Law (Moses) then they are under a curse Interesting?
Then kindly compare & contrast with:-
James 2:20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?
Wow but James via the Holy Spirit says it otherwise Isn't this Verse being preached by so many, especially those advocating a 'Change' fm the Believer fm their NOT So Christian ways/ habits?
However, if one doesn't investigate & read the full context of the Scriptures then wouldn't it be dangerously wrapped? Let see what comes after James 2:20
James 2:21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar?
James 2:22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect?
This is a real bummer for mamber here in CF have used the above hence it's wrapped if one doesn't investigate. When was Abraham Pronounced Righteous by the LORD?
Gen 15:6 And he believed in the LORD, and He accounted it to him for righteousness.
Wow, Abraham above was only approx 70 years old & Ishmael wasn't even concieve much less Isaac Isaac was conceived when Abraham was approx 100 years old & offered Isaac only when he was able to walk so that is approx 7-10 years old because Isaac walked up the Mountain Which made Abraham approx 110 years OLD
However Paul also wrote this via the Holy Spirit:-
Romans 4:2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.
Therefore to those whom advocate that 'faith without works' is dead doesn't know how to rightly devide the word of GOD. It goes to show via Scriptures that if one has faith, it may take 10, 20, 30 or 40 years but it will come that the believer will do something mightly for GOD Always remember that GOD is the 1 working in the believer & not the Believer 'Helping' GOD
If one were to go deeper, after The LORD pronounce Abraham Righteous, Abraham sinned against GOD so many times for his own selfish reasons & you'll never find GOD rebuking Abraham but on the contrary, defended Abarham & Prospered Abraham exceedingly Abundently Above & Beyond whatever he asked of or think of & those that Abraham didn't ask, the LORD also Prospered him
Therefore all beloved in Christ Jesus, do not fret or be dismayed over your wrong decision/actions. If you know how much you're loved by Daddy & Christ then all you need is to ask or think which HE'll come thru for you even if you've messed it up real good.
Do not worry that you are not 'all together' (in the eyes of main stream Christianity), for in GOD's eyes, you are prefect in Christ & eternally Righteous/ Blameless/ Justified & Holy to HIM apart fm your works
Gal 2:16 knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.
Gal 3:10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written, "Cursed [is] everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them."
Above Scriptures telling the Believers that works are deadly for if one goes via works then they are under Law & if one doesn't fulfill the whole Law (Moses) then they are under a curse Interesting?
Then kindly compare & contrast with:-
James 2:20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?
Wow but James via the Holy Spirit says it otherwise Isn't this Verse being preached by so many, especially those advocating a 'Change' fm the Believer fm their NOT So Christian ways/ habits?
However, if one doesn't investigate & read the full context of the Scriptures then wouldn't it be dangerously wrapped? Let see what comes after James 2:20
James 2:21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar?
James 2:22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect?
This is a real bummer for mamber here in CF have used the above hence it's wrapped if one doesn't investigate. When was Abraham Pronounced Righteous by the LORD?
Gen 15:6 And he believed in the LORD, and He accounted it to him for righteousness.
Wow, Abraham above was only approx 70 years old & Ishmael wasn't even concieve much less Isaac Isaac was conceived when Abraham was approx 100 years old & offered Isaac only when he was able to walk so that is approx 7-10 years old because Isaac walked up the Mountain Which made Abraham approx 110 years OLD
However Paul also wrote this via the Holy Spirit:-
Romans 4:2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.
Therefore to those whom advocate that 'faith without works' is dead doesn't know how to rightly devide the word of GOD. It goes to show via Scriptures that if one has faith, it may take 10, 20, 30 or 40 years but it will come that the believer will do something mightly for GOD Always remember that GOD is the 1 working in the believer & not the Believer 'Helping' GOD
If one were to go deeper, after The LORD pronounce Abraham Righteous, Abraham sinned against GOD so many times for his own selfish reasons & you'll never find GOD rebuking Abraham but on the contrary, defended Abarham & Prospered Abraham exceedingly Abundently Above & Beyond whatever he asked of or think of & those that Abraham didn't ask, the LORD also Prospered him
Therefore all beloved in Christ Jesus, do not fret or be dismayed over your wrong decision/actions. If you know how much you're loved by Daddy & Christ then all you need is to ask or think which HE'll come thru for you even if you've messed it up real good.
Do not worry that you are not 'all together' (in the eyes of main stream Christianity), for in GOD's eyes, you are prefect in Christ & eternally Righteous/ Blameless/ Justified & Holy to HIM apart fm your works