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James 2:23 (MSG)

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23 The full meaning of "believe" in the Scripture sentence, "Abraham believed God and was set right with God," includes his action. It's that mesh of believing and acting that got Abraham named "God's friend."

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 23) Trusting God - Samuel (2010-11-29)
(v. 23) Names of the Believers (part VI) (2011-05-06)
(v. 23) Prayer of the Righeous - Intimate Prayer (2013-03-22)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 23) Devotional: Faith, Good Works and Grace - The Balance (2008-12-12)

Definition(s):
Abraham (Ab-ra-ham): father of a great multitude
Abraham (Ehb-ra-ham): father of a great multitude