In this message we will be considering one of the problems that is plaguing the church today: empty professions of faith—individuals claiming to believe in Jesus but denying that claim by their lives. As someone put it, “This is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.” So, what does genuine saving faith look like? How can we tell if we have saving faith in Jesus or not? What’s the proper relationship between our faith and our works?
The Problem Plaguing the Church
James 2:14-26
May 23, 2021 • Rev. Jeremy A. McKeen • James 2:14–26
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