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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: Why are so many christians still trying to do something for God after they get saved? When Paul says in Ephesians 2:8 by grace ye are saved through faith ; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. |
Bible Answer: Greetings bygraceyearesaved! I also believe that we are saved by grace alone! But once we are saved, we want to "do something for God" out of our love for Him, not because we feel that we have to be justified in any way. If we have faith, then good works for God will naturally follow, and be the fruit of our labors! So we do good works out of service and love for Him who so freely gave His life for us, so that we may have a chance for reconciliation with God. Blessings to you, Nolan |