. . . the fact that James 2:18-24 poses a point-by-point counterargument to that of 3:27-4:25, calling on the more typically Jewish understanding of Gen 15:6 (but with "works" now understood as good works), suggests Paul was drawing a line of argument in 3:21-4:25 which he had used elsewhere:
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|
Romans |
James |
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Issue posted in terms of faith and works |
3:27-28 |
2:18 |
|
Significance of claiming "God is
one" |
3:29-30 |
2:19 |
|
Appeal to Abraham as a test case |
4:1-2 |
2:20-22 |
|
Citation of proof text—Gen 15:6 |
4:3 |
2:20-22 |
|
Interpretation of proof text—Gen 15:6 |
4:4-21 |
2:23 |
|
Conclusion |
4:22 |
2:24 |
Source:
James
D. G. Dunn, Romans 1-8 (Word Biblical Commentary 38A; Dallas: Word
Books, Publishers, 1988), 197