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James – Introduction to James

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  • Dan G. McCartney

This chapter presents an introduction to the letter of James. Included is an excursus on faith, works, and justification in James and Paul.

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Paul, the Law and Judgment by Works

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  • Christian Stettler

What does it mean that the final judgment will be according to works? This article analyzes the apostle Paul's different statements about the criteria by which the works of a person are measured in the last judgment. The study concludes that the same criteria applies to believers and unbelievers, i.e., the Torah as fulfilled by Jesus Christ. It is argued that the whole Torah is still valid in the time of the new covenant, but in a transformed and intensified way.

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Second Response to "Faith according to the Apostle James" by John F. MacArthur Jr.

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  • Robert L. Saucy

How does the epistle of James portray faith? What is the relation between faith and works in the believer's justification and sanctification? This short response wants to answer these questions as it represents a response to what became known as the "lordship salvation" question and in particular, the way it is expressed by John F. MacArthur.

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The Whole Christ – How a Marrow Grew

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  • Sinclair B. Ferguson

The Marrow Controversy was a debate within the Church of Scotland in the early eighteenth century. The dispute was centred on the difficulty of properly relating works and grace, and law and gospel. This controversy influenced not merely systematic theology but also preaching and pastoral ministry.

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A Life of Faith

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  • Mark Dever

Why does the letter of James place so much focus on works? This article explains why deeds are important in the Christian life of faith.

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Justification, Faith and Works: Calvin on Ezekiel 18:17

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  • Richard B. Gaffin Jr.

Looking at Calvin's commentary on Ezekiel 18:17, this article discusses the topics of faith, good works, and justification.

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Every Work made Public

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  • Barrett L. Gritters

When we stand before the great white throne and the Lord asks us, "What have you done to Me in your life?" what will we say? This article is about the final judgment, election and reprobation, and the relation of our works and heaven and hell.

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Wrights, Rites and Rights

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  • Gary Fisher

This article is about salvation and works, and salvation through grace.

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Can a Lonely Faith Justify?

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  • Cornelis P. Venema

This article is about the letter of James and justification, i.e. justification and works. The author discusses James 2.

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Faith that Justifies Never Stands Alone

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  • Peter G. Feenstra

What is the relation between faith and works? If we are justified by faith alone, why are the works important?

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Christianity without discipleship is always Christianity without Christ. Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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