james-2:23,-genesis-15:1-6-niv

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - James 2:23

‘And the scripture was fulfilled which says, “And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness”, and he was called the friend of God.’ So Abraham’s action in offering Isaac in obedience to God’s command brought to completeness (fulfilled) his action of earlier believing in God and His promises, and thus being reckoned as righteous. It demonstrated to Heaven and earth that it was true that he really was righteous, and had become so those many years before when he believed.... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - James 2:14-26

James 2:14-Ezekiel : . The surface contradiction between James and Paul, which made Luther call this “ an epistle of straw,” and the Tü bingen critics hail it as a Judaist’ s attack upon Paulinism, troubles no one now, simply because “ faith” is seen to be used in entirely different senses. It is creed here, personal trust there. James, who is most probably prior in time, teaches that “ orthodoxy”— defined in true Jewish fashion as acceptance of the Shema ( James 2:19, Deuteronomy... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - James 2:23

And the Scripture was fulfilled; this illustrious instance of Abraham’s obedience did so clearly evidence the sincerity of his faith, that it did most plainly appear, that what the Scripture said of him, it spoke most truly, viz. that he did indeed believe God, and it was counted to him for righteousness. Things are said to be fulfilled when they are most clearly manifested. As those words, Psalms 2:7; This day have I begotten thee, are said to be fulfilled at Christ’s resurrection, Acts... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - James 2:21-24

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTESJames 2:22. Made perfect.—Or, “a complete, and therefore acceptable, thing.”James 2:23. Imputed.—“Was accounted as equivalent to righteousness.” His willingness to do, joined with the effort to do, was reckoned as if the thing was actually done.MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—James 2:21-24The Imputation of Righteousness.—St. James’s point in this paragraph seems to be this—Abraham did not gain the righteousness of an actual obedience of God’s will. He did not... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - James 2:23

imputation Imputation is the act of God whereby He accounts righteousness to the believer in Christ, who has borne the believer's sins in vindication of the law. (See Scofield " :-") . righteousness (See Scofield " :-") . read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - James 2:1-26

Chapter 2Now my brothers, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons ( James 2:1 ).This is so difficult. It is so easy for us to fall in the trap of respecting persons. It's just I don't know a part of our whole social structure, I guess, is that of respecting certain persons above others. You've got to be careful that we don't fall into that trap.So often a person will introduce himself, "Well I am Dr. So." Doctor, oh my, we respect the person. We... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - James 2:1-26

James 2:1 . Have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. See James 1:1. The whole of this chapter turns on charity, which is the excellence of pure religion. In the eyes of the omnipresent Being we are all but worms of the dust; and at the throne of grace the prince and the beggar bow in equal rank, and with equal piety and hope. The Lord of glory sheds a lustre on all his members, brightening the countenance far above that of rings and gems.... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - James 2:14-26

James 2:14-26Though a man say he hath faith, and have not worksFaithThe popular notion of faith is, that what a man does net deny, he believes; and that if he will maintain a doctrine in argument, he thereby proves that he believes it.Now this may not be faith in the true sense at all. The true notion of faith is, conviction in action, principles operating in the life, sentiments embodied in conduct. Faith is practically nothing so long as it is merely in the head. Head faith can save no man.... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - James 2:23

23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. Ver. 23. And it was imputed ] See Trapp on " Gen 15:6 " See Trapp on " Rom 4:3 " See Trapp on " Gal 3:6 " The friend of God ] A very high style. If Eusebius held it such an honour to be the friend of Pamphilus, and Sir Fulk Greville, Lord Brook, to be friend to Sir Philip Sidney, causing it to be so engraven upon his tomb; what is it... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - James 2:23

the scripture: Mark 12:10, Mark 15:28, Luke 4:21, Acts 1:16, Romans 9:17, Romans 11:2, Galatians 3:8-2 Samuel :, Galatians 3:22, 2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Peter 2:6 Abraham: Genesis 15:6, Romans 4:3-Joshua :, Romans 4:10, Romans 4:11, Romans 4:22-Jeremiah :, Galatians 3:6 the Friend: Exodus 33:11, 2 Chronicles 20:7, Job 16:21, *marg. Isaiah 41:8, John 15:13-Ezra : Reciprocal: Genesis 18:17 - General 1 Kings 4:5 - the king's Song of Solomon 5:16 - friend Luke 12:4 - my John 11:11 - he saith John... read more