Faith That is Alive
Text: Galations 2; James 2

Introduction

Remember that Scripture should be read actively, not passively. Be sure to keep asking those three key questions. 1) What does the text say? 2) What does the text mean? 3) What application does the text have for me? Also, try to imagine yourself in the role of the original writer and recievers and visualize thier responses, etc.

In this study, we will lok at what the Scripture says about faith and good works. For practice, look up Eph. 2:8-9. It speaks of faith being an intregal part of our salvation. We'll see what Living Faith is and what it's results is in our lives. We'll also see what faith by itself is called.

1. Read Galatians 2:16 - What does the text say?
   1. About being justified (2 things)?
   2. About Faith?
   3. About keeping the law?
   4. What "law" is being referred to?
   5. Other observations?
   What Does The Text Mean?
   6. How many ways are there to be saved according to this verse?
   7. How does a person reeive justification (or "salvation")?
   8. What are you personally trusting in for your salvation - good works, or a relationship with Jesus?
2. Look up James 2
   1. Verses 14-17
      1. What kind of faith is described in these verses?
      2. How is this faith demonstrated?
   2. Verses 18-20
      1. Who's faith is referred to here?
      2. What kind of faith do demons have?
      3. What does their faith result in?
   3. Verses 21-24
      1. Who's faith is referred to here?
      2. How was his faithdemonstrated?
      3. What does it mean that "his faith was made complete [or, "perfected"] by what he did"?
      4. When did God see him as justified? (compare v. 23 with Genesis 15:5-6. - Abraham was 85 years old at the time)
      5. When did man see him as justified? (compare v. 21 with Genesis 22:1-2. - Abraham was 115 years old at the time)
      6. In Abraham's case, did his faith (or belief) give birth to action, or did his action give birth to faith?
      7. How does Abraham's action differ from the type referred to in Galatians?
3. Summary / Conclusion
   1. What is the difference between living faith and dead faith?
   2. What kind of things should be seen in our lives if our faith is alive and real?
   3. How does John 14:15 apply to this topic?