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NASB | James 2:17 Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 2:17 So too, faith, if it does not have works [to back it up], is by itself dead [inoperative and ineffective]. |
Bible Question: Could a Catholic tell me why they believe that Good Works is needed for salvation, along with a belief in Jesus? |
Bible Answer: Learn, For the formal teaching of the Catholic Church on Justification proclaimed by the Council of Trent, go to this link: http://www.ewtn.com/library/COUNCILS/TRENT6.HTM The very brief answer is that we believe faith and good works in Christ are two inseparable sides of the same coin. But faith is always first and that the gift of grace which allows to do good works in Christ. See James 2:17 and following and also Galations 5:6; 1 Corinthians 13:2; John 14:15; Matthew 19:16-17; Matthew 7:21-22. Emmaus |