Explore the Bible Commentary: Galatians, James (Fall 2018)

Together, the books of Galatians and James confirm two great truths of salvation: We are saved by grace through faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone. The book of Galatians emphasizes that salvation is God’s gracious gift received by faith apart from works. The book of James emphasizes that the believer’s good works are evidence of saving faith. While some see a contradiction between the two books, a closer look reveals that the views of Paul (the writer of Galatians) and James are complementary. Examining salvation from different vantage points, Paul confronted those who claimed salvation is gained by works; James wrote to those who claimed to have faith but had no visible evidence of transformation in their lives. Today, believers and unbelievers continue to struggle with these same issues. Thankfully, Paul and James tackled them head-on. Get ready for an exciting ride through two of the most dynamic books in the entire Bible. IN THIS ISSUE: Introduction to Galatians, James Sessions 1-7: Galatians Sessions 8-13: James