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So how can James, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit,mention faith with works? Let us look at Ephesians 2:8-9. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”Verses 8 and 9 make it very clear that we are saved through faith and not of works. Now read verse 10: “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”

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The mercy of God is necessary not only when a person repents, but even to lead him to repent, Augustine