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NASB | James 1:22 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 1:22 But prove yourselves doers of the word [actively and continually obeying God's precepts], and not merely listeners [who hear the word but fail to internalize its meaning], deluding yourselves [by unsound reasoning contrary to the truth]. |
Subject: don't just listen to gods word but do |
Bible Note: Greetings TP! There are a couple of holes in your theory! First of all, there is no definitive proof that James was written prior to the Jerusalem Council. So, one is left to assume that James was unaware of Paul's teachings at the time of his writing. Secondly, your theory is totally counter to everything Paul has to say about the Law and grace. For instance, Gal. 2:21 says, " I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!β Gal. 3:11 says, "Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, ββThe righteous will live by faith.β" Gal. 3:21-25 says, "Is the law, therefore, opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law. 22 But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe. 23 Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. 24 So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. 25 Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law." These verses simply do not allow room for two 'ways of salvation'. Paul is quite explicit that the Law cannot save anyone. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |