Grace to You: Radio Podcast Living Faith B
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Jan 29, 2026 
John MacArthur, pastor-teacher and author known for clear expository Bible teaching, unpacks James on living versus dead faith. He contrasts mere belief with faith proven by actions. He examines Abraham’s tested obedience, Rahab’s protecting the spies, and how works make faith visible. Short, biblical case studies illustrate costly commitment and authentic faith in action.
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Works Reveal Genuine Faith
- Faith that truly saves is evidenced by works which make that faith visible to others.
- Paul speaks of justification before God while James emphasizes vindication before men.
Abraham's Test Of Ultimate Trust
- Abraham obeyed God's command to offer Isaac, demonstrating faith even when it seemed to contradict God's promise.
- He acted believing God could raise the dead, showing faith's ultimate trust in God's character.
Two Faces Of 'Justified'
- 'Justified' can mean acquitted before God or vindicated before people, and James uses the latter.
- The fulfillment of Genesis 15:6 is demonstrated later by Abraham's works in Genesis 22.
