FAITH WAS WORKING TOGETHER WITH HIS WORKS (James 2:21-23)
As soon as Abraham believed in the LORD, he was justified in the sight of God (Genesis 15:6). Then seven chapters later, God put Abraham's faith to the test (Genesis 22). Abraham demonstrated that it was genuine faith by his willingness to offer up Isaac. His obedience showed that his faith was not merely a head belief, but a heart commitment.
It is clear that Abraham's faith inspired his works, and by his works his faith was made perfect. True faith and works are inseparable. The first produces the second, and the second evidences the first. In the offering of Isaac we see a practical demonstration of the faith of Abraham. It was the practical fulfillment of the Scripture which said that Abraham was justified by believing. His good works identified him as "the friend of God."
As soon as Abraham believed in the LORD, he was justified in the sight of God (Genesis 15:6). Then seven chapters later, God put Abraham's faith to the test (Genesis 22). Abraham demonstrated that it was genuine faith by his willingness to offer up Isaac. His obedience showed that his faith was not merely a head belief, but a heart commitment.
It is clear that Abraham's faith inspired his works, and by his works his faith was made perfect. True faith and works are inseparable. The first produces the second, and the second evidences the first. In the offering of Isaac we see a practical demonstration of the faith of Abraham. It was the practical fulfillment of the Scripture which said that Abraham was justified by believing. His good works identified him as "the friend of God."
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