Dead Traditionalism
(James 2:14-26)
Central Idea: A living faith is a working faith.
Purpose: To challenge Christians to be what they claim to be.
- The need for a working faith (2:14-17).
- The argument for a working faith (2:18-20).
- The illustrations of a working faith (2:21-26).
Traditionalism is the dead faith of those now living. Are you a traditionalist? Do you go to church because your parents want you to go to church? Are you a Christian because it is the proper thing to do? Well, that’s dead traditionalism.
A living faith is a working faith. As we continue our study, James develops that truth in three steps: the need, the argument, and illustrations of a working faith.
