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James 2

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Wesleyan–Holiness Lens · James

Double-mindedness — the very thing entire sanctification ends.

Cross-References

Genesis 15:6quotation'Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.'
Who
Moses (Genesis narrator)
To
Israel
Where
Near Hebron, under the stars
When
Abram's faith counted as righteousness
Why:James, like Paul, anchors true faith in Abraham — but emphasizes the obedience that proves it real.
Context:James and Paul are not in conflict but in stereo: Paul preaches faith that works; James condemns 'faith' that doesn't.
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Romans 4:2themeFaith and works held in a single tension.
Who
Paul
To
The mixed Jew–Gentile church in Rome
Where
Corinth, c. AD 57, writing to Rome
When
Paul's defense of justification by faith apart from Law-works
Why:James writes against an antinomian distortion of Paul; their voices together protect the gospel from cheap grace.
Context:Wesley insisted both apostles are right: we are justified by faith alone, but the faith that justifies is never alone.
Read Romans 4:2 →

About James

Author: James, the Lord's brother
Date: c. AD 45–49
Themes: Works, Wisdom, Tongue

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