Run the Play

MESSAGE THEME: A faith that is alive is a faith that acts.

…faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

—James 2:17

The Greek word ‘ergon’ means act, work, or good deed. (Titus 1:16, Matthew 5:16)

Ephesians 2:8-10

* We are saved by grace

* Through faith

* For good works.

Here are some self-reflective questions to motivate us to put faith into action:

* When was the last time I acted in a way that only made sense because of my faith in Jesus?

* Am I living more out of convenience or conviction?

* What does the pattern of my life say about the health of my faith?

* Does my faith ever require me to sacrifice time, energy, or resources?

* Would those close to me see examples of my faith in the way I forgive, love, talk, and serve?

“Faith alone saves, but a faith that saves is never alone.”

—Martin Luther