Faith: True or False?
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July 29, 2007

Faith: True or False?

by Alistair Begg

James 2:14–26
 (ID: 2577)

True faith is inseparable from good deeds, while false faith is barren and useless. Alistair Begg cautions us that while some may espouse a creed without any accompanying conduct, the Gospel always produces changed lives. Yet we must also avoid the other extreme of allowing our focus on the Gospel to shift to that which emerges from it, collapsing faith into a simple blend of charity and morality. Rather, we are justified by faith in Jesus Christ, evidenced by works done in His name and for His glory.

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Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.