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EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 50 MIN

Faith Without Works? Why 'Dead' Should Be 'Dormant' — A Study of James 2

from Guardians of Grace · host guardiansofgrace

In this episode Steve walks through James 2:13 onward, reframing "faith without works is dead" as "dormant" and explaining how daily trials test for manifestations of the Holy Spirit. He contrasts the inactive faith of Abraham with the immediate action of Rahab to show how true faith is activated by works. The episode emphasizes the new covenant: Christ’s Spirit living in us does what we cannot, and we are called to give God credit for the good that comes through us, storing up heavenly treasures by letting the Spirit manifest in our actions.

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