Faith and Works — Scripture Study
Compare grace, living faith, obedience, and the good works for which Christians are created.
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Passage outline
- Saved by grace for good works — Ephesians 2:1–10
- Living faith and works — James 2:14–26
- Faith that responds to God — Hebrews 11:1–8
- Mercy and a life of good works — Titus 3:3–8
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Ephesians 2:1–10 — Saved by grace for good works
James 2:14–26 — Living faith and works
Hebrews 11:1–8 — Faith that responds to God
Titus 3:3–8 — Mercy and a life of good works
Study questions
2. What kind of faith does James call dead?
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3. How do these examples distinguish a response of faith from earning salvation?
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Selected studies for this topic
Book study — author’s interpretation
Faith Is Not Faith Only
Related guided Scripture pattern
Grace → Living faith → Good works
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