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Originally Posted by mfblume
I agree with what you said, Jeffery. Faith and works are inseparable and faith is the real kicker, though. It's just that while some folks seem to be trying to assure everyone they not lose sight of the kicker in faith, the others (like me) are trying to ensure everyone else does not lose sight of it is only FAITH THAT WORKS, though, while not saying the works save in and of themselves.
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When my faith is in Jesus, it
always works.
This faith and dead works stuff comes from a pretty sloppy exegesis of James' words.
What's at stake here is the one area where we refer to "good works" and the other where we attach processes to one's salvation. This thread has combined them both it seems. Maybe rightfully so.