# Faith Without Works | Sermon on the Mount: Part 18

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Published: 2026-07-14T17:24:23+00:00
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## Resource

Faith Without Works Is Dead is one of the most debated verses in the Bible—but what did James actually mean? In Sermon on the Mount | Part 18, we examine the biblical relationship between faith, grace, obedience, fruit, and salvation through Scripture. Does "faith without works is dead" mean we're saved by works? Or does genuine faith naturally produce a transformed life? This episode explores how Jesus, James, Paul, and the apostles all teach the same message: salvation is by grace through faith, but authentic faith produces obedience and fruit. In this episode: What "faith without works is dead" really means Grace vs. works explained biblically Are Christians saved by works? The difference between dead faith and living faith Why Jesus condemned hypocrisy Faith that produces fruit Grace that empowers obedience Why works reveal—not earn—salvation The biblical meaning of bearing fruit Judgment, rewards, and faithful living Whether you're wrestling with James 2, Ephesians 2, John 15, or trying to understand the relationship between faith and obedience, this episode provides an in-depth, verse-by-verse discussion rooted in Scripture. 📖 Scriptures discussed include: James 2 • Ephesians 2 • John 15 • Hebrews 11 • Romans • 1 John • Philippians • Matthew • 1 Corinthians • 2 Timothy and more. Matt Hepner – The Standard Coffee:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/StraightBible Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rAgp1gB32gBCjFKkJSh7Y YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StraightBibleFL Instagram: @straightbibleWebsite: https://www.thestandardclcl.com/ Email: straightbiblefl@gmail.com TopLobsta:X: https://twitter.com/TopLobsta Instagram: https://instagram.com/TopLobsta Merch: https://TopLobsta.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NephilimDeathSquad X: https://twitter.com/Nephil…

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