James continues to present what authentic faith looks like. In this passage, he shows that faith without works is dead.
- An Inactive Faith is Dead (v14-17)
- Proposition: Can faith without works save you? (v14)
- Example: Inactive faith (v15-16)
- Verdict: Faith without works is dead (v17)
- A Demon-like Faith is Dead (v18-20)
- Proposition: Can faith and works be separated? (v18)
- Example: Demon faith (v19)
- Verdict: Faith without works is useless (v20)