It is equally true that all mankind fall into two classes with regard to obedience to the gospel. They have either obeyed the gospel, or else they have not. They may believe the gospel, and still not obey it. If they belong to this class, they are disobedient believers. This Scripture should clearly establish the fact that there is no assurance of salvation in simply believing.
Obedience is unmistakably necessary.
James was a half-brother of Jesus, according to the flesh, and was inspired by God's Holy Spirit in writing his short epistle. He wrote at length to prove the fallacy of salvation by faith only. Even so faith, if it have not works, is dead in itself. Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. Faith Results in Obedience Real faith is demonstrated in obedience.