Apostle James here is confirming what the Lord said in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31), that we are to be obedient in the faith while we walk now. After one dies it is to late to be saved as this parable shows, but yet the point of putting a person to death who is living in disobedience (deliberate sin) to save their soul would contradict that parable.
Paul even says those who do not obey the gospel will be punished in the fire (2 Thessalonians 1:8).
Walking in continuous disobedience to the Lord is clearly shown not to lead to salvation, and nowhere does the bible say a person will be put to death in this disobedience to save their soul. It clearly says the Lord chastises us for correction so that we will not be condemned with the rest of the world.
Paul even says those who do not obey the gospel will be punished in the fire (2 Thessalonians 1:8).
Walking in continuous disobedience to the Lord is clearly shown not to lead to salvation, and nowhere does the bible say a person will be put to death in this disobedience to save their soul. It clearly says the Lord chastises us for correction so that we will not be condemned with the rest of the world.
You cannot make Gods grace servant to mans works.
For the cause of Christ
Roger