The Practical Side of Faith

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The Practical Side of Faith

James 2:14-26

May 10, 2020 • Jeff Cramer

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Today our study takes us beyond theory & ideas of walking with God and into HOW a believer lives as a Christian. This portion of James is all about results... hurting people who found hope and healing in Jesus RESULTING in genuine faith! And James is teaching us that genuine faith is visible. UNDERSTAND THIS: The point of these verses is not to question or doubt your salvation, rather they are to stir up expressions and evidence of your faith.

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