Many would agree that there is a little controversy between Paul's justification by faith only (Romans 4) and James justification by faith and works (James 2). Personally I was kind of confused and I couldn't understand how those two statements work together, until I got revelation from the Lord.
The key is famous faith statement in Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” In other words this verse saying that Faith it is when we are waiting (hope) for something to happen and we 100% sure and certain that this will happen, even we don't see it now. Faith is not just believing in unseen, it is a hope, good hope and assurance that God's promise for our live is going to happen.
Our forefather Abraham is not just believed in existence of God, but he believed in God's promise. God promised Abraham that his offspring will be like stars in heaven. "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteous" (Genesis 15:6). That's why later in his life this kind of faith produced good works: Abraham sacrificed his son Isaac.
If we believe that God is one, we are not justified by this kind of faith, but if believe in God's promise for our life and we have faith of Hebrews 11:1 then later on in our life this faith will produce good works.
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I came a long way in 37 years with the Lord.but know I have along way to go before Im home safe with Him.some times I have felt like my faith was very small or none at all.I would go to the Lord and say "Jesus forgive me for feeling this way but Im being true with you.please help me to get from here to where you want me to be.one time He told me this.I had made a big mistake and felt really bad.I was crying and just feeling lost.I said Lord what is wrong with me.why do I keep making the same mistake?the Lord said this"when you make a mistake dont run from me,run to me!!"I would hear that in my heart everytime I fell short of the mark.but He would pick me up and dust me off and send me on my way.just as any good loving parent would. that is how I made it this far. God bless you.
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