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'''‘3 D’ Faith Three Kinds of Faith''' James 2:14-26

1. Faith is certainly an essential element in the Christian life: a. Without faith, it is impossible to please God - Heb 11:6 b. The Christian is saved by faith - Eph 2:8 c. The Christian is to walk (live) by faith - 2Co 5:7 d. Whatever we do apart from faith is described as sin - Rom 14:23

2. It is important to realize, what faith we have? however, there are different kinds of faith, but only one that is truly "saving faith" it is dynamic faith.

3. In James 2:14-26, we find James discussing the different kinds of faith, with an emphasis upon that faith which works to the saving of the soul. All have faith but as we have faith their impact is different, and by our work our faith shown.

Beginning with verses 14-17, we notice the first kind of faith. I have put as Dead faith.

1.	Dead Faith One who have faith but does not have Hope in God, have a dead faith according to 1 Pet 1:21 Gal 5:6 one who have faith but does not work in Love that person has a Dead faith.

Know the correct vocabulary for prayer and right doctrine. They even quote the right verses from the Bible. But their "walk" does not measure up to their "talk"! It is only an intellectual faith. In one's mind, he or she knows the doctrine of salvation, but they have never really submitted themselves to God and trusted in Jesus for salvation. They know the right "words", but they do not back up their words with their "works". (1Timothy 1:19) holding faith with not good conscious is dead faith which will not result anything. James emphasizes that "faith without works is dead" – Jam 2: 20,26 •	Any declaration of faith that does not result in a changed life and good works is a false declaration: A Dead Faith. •	Dead faith is fake faith and satisfied the person into a false confidence of eternal life.

Warren Wiersbe said, "No man can come to Christ by faith and remain the same, anymore than he came into contact with a 220-volt wire and remain the same."

The second kind of faith is found discussed in verses 18-19.

2.	Demonic Faith (v.18,19)

James reminds us that even Demons have also a kind of faith 1. They believe in God (no atheists) 2. They even believe in the deity of Christ - Mk 3:11-12 3. They also believe in the existence of a place of condemnation Lk 8:31. That one day will come and they will be condemned. 4. And they believe Jesus will be the Judge! - Mt 8:28-29 a time will come when Lord Jesus will judge all. I think demon was confused to see the Jesus, he might have thought that he is in second coming.

The demons are "touched also in their emotions" (note that they "believe and tremble"). This is one step above a "dead faith" because it involves both intellect and emotions.

This kind of faith cannot save for a person, it can be enlightened in his mind and even moved in his heart but still be lost forever! True saving faith involves something more, something that can be seen and recognized: a changed life as Jesus lived.

Being a good Christian involves trusting in Christ and living for Christ! You first receive the life. Then you reveal the life.

We can have this kind of faith if we just believe the right things and feel the right things. Intellectually adhering to the right doctrines Emotional experiences while attending services

Thus: James has introduced us to two kinds of faith that can never save us: dead faith (involving the intellect alone) and Demonic faith (involving the intellect and the emotions, but stopping there).

He is describing in verses 20-26 the only kind of faith that can save.

3. Dynamic Faith (v20-26)

We know from other passages that such faith is based upon the Word of God - Rom 10:17 Dynamic faith involves the whole man: a. Dead faith touches only the intellect b. Demonic faith involves both the mind and the emotions c. Dynamic faith involves the intellect, the emotions, and the will. 1) The Mind understands the truth           2) The Heart desires and rejoices in the truth 3) The Will acts upon the truth True, saving faith, that leads to action in our life. It is that which leads to obedience in doing good works. Faith is assurance for things hoped for Heb 11:1, And victory also comes through the having faith that is dynamic faith (1 John 5:4) along with this we believe that God reward those who seeks him. •	To illustrate, James refers to two well known personality: Abraham and Rahab         a. Abraham was the father of the Jews; Rahab was a Gentile!         b. Abraham was a godly man; Rahab had been a sinful woman, a            harlot!         c. Abraham was the friend of God; Rahab had belonged to the            Enemies of God!          Abraham demonstrated his saving faith by his works - 20-24          Rahab also demonstrated her saving faith by her works v.25-26          That Perfect faith necessitates works v.22 I want to give another example of dynamic faith that is honorable Vice chancellor of SHUATS Allahabad has. What we are seeing today (university) it was not before. As sir said in 1996 he wrote on the wall ‘the Glory of the present house shall be greater than glory of the former house, says the Lord almighty’. He believed on God's words. It was not only the faith he had but hoped for it and he prayed for it and worked hard for it. There are other too who prayed for this, here is very important which he did that he nourished it and worked for it day and night. Before it was made state university, near last four month he was in Lucknow and working there day and night with prayer and by the power of Holy Spirit. God glorified this institution highly and made it Full state university of U.P. government. so he believed and have faith on it and hoped for it and prayed and worked hard than it became possible, it took 20 years after writing bible promise on the wall with faith thus in this way God honor his servant and glorified the institution. We need to also have faith like this, as Abraham had as VC of SHUATS has so that we can do the greater work with the help of the Lord for his glory. Our work shows our faith as James is taking about. Without work how can we so our faith in Lord Jesus. Because demons also have faith but they do not have hope in glory and they are not obedient and faithful and intellectual also have they belief only by mind not by heart so they are not saved. A true faith brings obedience, submission, commitment and love of God in our life and hope for the new life, it means life become new ( 2 Cor 5:17).

It is important that each professing Christian examine own heart and life, and make sure that they possess true saving faith, which is a dynamic faith We pray that God help us all to grow in his faith and grant us the dynamic faith so that we can do the greater work as Lord want us to do and we can Hope for His glory in Jesus’ name, Amen.

May the mind of Christ Jesus, Peace of God the father and the strength and anointing of the Holy Spirit rest and abide with you forever and ever, Amen.

Preached in dated 7/2/2017 Chapel of Brotherly Love University Chapel, SHUATS Allahabad, U.P.

Sermon made By: Asheesh Chauhan Theology student (Final Year) GPST (SHUATS)

Source: The Bible Exposition Commentary, Volume 2, by Warren W. Wiersbe, pages 353-357