What about Demon Faith in James 2:19?
April 26, 2019
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To clarify James’s meaning in 2:19, I’ll include Charlie Bing’s conclusion in his GraceNotes #47:
James 2:19 should not be used to argue that works are needed to prove saving faith. This verse shows that demons have real faith. They believe in one God and know that God has sealed their fate in judgment, therefore they tremble. But they do not and cannot believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior. While good works are God’s purpose for us, are useful to others, and give us a good evaluation at the Judgment Seat of Christ, they cannot prove or disprove the reality of saving faith. Eternal salvation is by grace alone through faith alone – apart from any works at any time.