James is still concerned about the responses of his churches when it comes to godly response to need. His illustrations would shock pagans, but must be dealt with within the churches. He sets up a diabribe argument with a opponent who holds to faith-alone for Salvation, and with argument, with Scripture, and with history, dismantles that belief system. A radically changed life is called out for in the lives of those with faith claims, to show proof of the presence of saving faith.
