Hymns Based on James 2:17

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to James 2:17

"Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself. Yes, a man will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I will show you my faith by my works."

— James 2:17

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Mission, Compassion, Justice, Service, Assurance. Many worship songs connected to James 2:17 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Mission
Compassion
Justice
Service
Assurance

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn When the Church of Jesus

Reflection Hymn Let Us Plead for Faith Alone

Closing Hymn Out in the Highways and Byways of Life

Example Worship Flow

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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn When the Church of Jesus
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Scripture Reading James 2:17
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Sermon Mission
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Reflection Hymn Let Us Plead for Faith Alone
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Closing Hymn Out in the Highways and Byways of Life

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

Let Us Plead for Faith Alone

Let Us Plead for Faith Alone is a compact Charles Wesley hymn about justifying faith that refuses to separate trust in Christ from the transformed life that genuine faith produces.

Out in the Highways and Byways of Life

Out in the Highways and Byways of Life, more commonly known by the refrain title Make Me a Blessing, is a gospel song about Christian vocation expressed through ordinary acts of witness and mercy.

When the Church of Jesus

When the Church of Jesus is a searching hymn about the relationship between worship and Christian responsibility.

When the Poor Ones

When the Poor Ones is the English-language form of the Spanish song “Cuando el pobre nada tiene,” a hymn that links Christian compassion with the recognition of God’s presence in ordinary human relationships.

Explore Related Hymn Themes

Mission Compassion Justice Service Assurance Call to Worship Christian Community Christian responsibility Christian Service Consecration Discipleship Divine Love Evangelism Faith Faith in Action Generosity Good Works Grace Hospitality Justification Love Peace Perseverance Praise Salvation Sanctification Witness