Faith Without Works is Dead
Big Truth:
Faith Without Works is Dead
Romans 3:28; Galatians 5:6; Hebrews 11:32-40
Bible Verse:
For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.
James 2:26
Big Ideas:
- Good works are selfless actions motivated by love for God and others.
- A faith that doesn’t work for the good of others isn’t from Jesus.
- Good works cannot save, but are a proof of genuine faith.
Bible Passage:
James 2:14-26Influence:
FOCUS: Living for Jesus
SERIES: James
This series walks through the book of James, looking at what faith is and how faith is lived out and expressed through the life of a Jesus follower that is distinct from the world.
Every student should know:
- God is a God of compassion and mercy.
- We are prone to self-deception.
- If our faith does not have works, it is dead.
Every student should strive to:
- Read the entire book of James.
- Memorize the Bible verse each week.
- Reject and repent of faith without works.
Every student should feel:
- Joy, even in trials, because of God’s goodness.
- Thankful for every good and perfect gift from the Father.
- Responsible to use their influence for Jesus alone.
Every student should want:
- To grow in their understanding of biblical faith.
- To practice religion based on what Scripture says, not the world, culture, or our feelings.
- To know and generously show mercy.
