The Book of James :: 7/5/26 :: Billy Waters

Welcome to Wellspring Church!

In this message, Pastor Billy Waters continues our journey through the book of James by exploring one of its most challenging and foundational passages: faith and works. James reminds us that genuine faith is never merely intellectual agreement—it is a living trust in Jesus that naturally bears fruit through a transformed life. Saving faith is God’s gift, but it is also a faith that moves us to love, serve, obey, and reflect the heart of Christ in tangible ways.

📖 Key Themes in This Message:
🔹 Why James calls us beyond belief into a living, active faith
🔹 The difference between dead faith and faith that transforms our lives
🔹 How Abraham and Rahab demonstrate that genuine trust in God always produces action
🔹 Why good works don’t earn salvation but reveal the reality of saving faith
🔹 Living as people whose faith reflects the heart and character of Jesus

Faith is more than agreeing that God exists—it is entrusting our whole lives to Him. As we follow Christ, our actions become the evidence of His work within us. We are invited to move beyond passive belief into a faith that loves generously, serves sacrificially, and points others to Jesus. Living faith is not about earning God’s favor, but responding to the grace we have already received.

Relevant Scripture references: James 2:14-26, Genesis 15:6, Genesis 22, Joshua 2, Hebrews 11:31, Matthew 5-7, Matthew 6:33, Romans 3:28, Ephesians 2:8-10, 1 Timothy 2:1-2. 📅 Join us this week at Wellspring Church! Looking to grow deeper in your faith? Visit www.wellspringenglewood.com to learn more.