James 2:24

Faith and Works: Do James and Paul Disagree on Justification?

Faith and Works: Do James and Paul Disagree on Justification?

Are James and Paul at odds in their teachings on faith, works, and justification? Many argue that they are. Notably, Martin Luther, the prominent Reformer, believed that James’s epistle contradicts Paul's teachings, and therefore he doubted its authenticity. But is there a way to reconcile the apparent contradiction between these two writers?