Do James and Paul contradict each other on the role of faith and works? Paul insists we are justified by faith apart from works of the law, while James says that faith without works is dead. In this episode of Five-Minute Debate, Dr. Smith—a New Testament theologian—argues that James and Paul are complementary, while Dr. Jones—an early church historian—contends they reflect distinct theological emphases. Along the way, we’ll draw on the work of Michael Heiser (Unseen Realm) and N.T. Wright (Paul and the Faithfulness of God) to frame this crucial discussion.
