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Okay, so tell us what the sum is you reached by adding them together. Because Paul clearly says In Romans 3 that the whole world stands guilty before God, and "that by works no man can be justified in His sight” (vs 19, 20). Whereas James clearly says, "that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone”. (James 2:24)
listen man, put them together, add them don't subtract and you tell me? its not this difficult, its 1+1. not 1-1. its not pauls right, james is wrong. its paul is saying your already forgiven, and made new in order to do the good works prepared for you. if you want to friend you can just hold on to belief and live as you wish. you can subtract instead of add. if you want to think Gods word is randfom and opposes and contradicts itself, that's ur choice. it doesn't though, just gotta know its all relevant and true. paul is a great man, james a great man. I assure you, they agreed fully and both had something important to add, not subtracting the other. pauls heart was always to live as Jesus, james always to live as Jesus. we press on to Live as Jesus depending fully on His grace, but that gives us strength to press on further, not a liscence to do nothing were told. faith without action is dead. were saved by faith, understand faith. ill let you have the last word, and let you know I have nbo hard feelings at all. I hope You are blessed and continue to hold on to Jesus woith all of your heart regardless if you disagree