Are we saved by faith alone?
Are we saved by faith alone? This is the topic of whether or not Christians are saved by faith alone or is it faith plus works, specifically what the Bible teaches in regards to James chapter 2. The Protestant position is Sola Fide (faith alone). We believe that we're justified by faith alone apart from works just like it says in Ephesians 2. The primary verse used to challenge the Protestant position is James 2:24 which says, “You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.” We can resolve this with a verse-by-verse study through James 2:14-26. So what is James really saying? First, let’s read the whole passage all the way through. I believe we'll see why I do not think this is teaching that you are justified, in the theological sense, by faith plus works. James 2:14-26: 14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, ...