A faith that works saves

After talking about the royal law, James is instructing the brethren about their faith. He tells them that the only way their faith will save them is if their faith is producing action, otherwise their “faith” is dead (James 2:14-17). Beginning his discussion, James asks, “What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works?” This question introduces the topic as well as getting the brethren to think about their faith. The conclusion James will reach is if a