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James's 'works' are not Catholic sacraments — they are practical Christian obedience (tongue, helping the poor, staying unspotted from the world)

The Debate Over James 2： Catholic or Protestant View 00:19:27 – 00:19:58

Clarifying what 'works' means in James, contrasted with Catholic sacramental works

Mike stresses that the works James refers to throughout his letter are not sacraments (baptism, confirmation, eucharist). James's examples of works are: bridling the tongue (James 1:26), visiting orphans and widows (James 1:27), keeping oneself unspotted from the world, living out general Christian obedience and godliness.
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The Debate Over James 2： Catholic or Protestant View @ 00:19:27

2018-03-14

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