James then addresses the relationship between faith and works, especially the folly of professing faith when unaccompanied by works. The faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, is not to be held with partiality 2. It makes one a judge with evil thoughts 2. Partiality will convict us as transgressors, even if we stumble in only one point 6. Thus faith by itself, without works, is dead 2.
Faith is shown by one's works a.
It is not enough to claim to have faith b. As exemplified by Abraham, the friend of God a. His faith was working with his works, and by them perfected his faith c. By his works the Scripture was fulfilled that declared him faithful and righteous 2. As exemplified by Rahab, the harlot a.