If you have read some of my past blogs, you know that I help lead a Bible Study at the Falmouth Hospital. I thought I would share the one I am going to lead on Thursday. Last week we started the letter of James which is a very interesting letter because it is not addressed to a particular city or people. You can get a good eight minute description of James on You Tube at " The Bible Project ." It is a general letter to be read to all of the Churches. It deals with the importance of works and faith. Because of its emphasis on "works", Martin Luther wanted to eliminate this book of the Bible because it conflicted with his idea that we are save only by faith. The Catholic Church has maintained that we are saved by both faith and works and has maintained that belief since the time of Christ. It was only 1500 years later that Martin Luther wanted and did change that belief for Protestants that works were not a saving requirement to enter heaven. Chapter 2 includes the