[Dr. Eckleburg]

The posts were in bold because sometimes it's easier to format in bold than in italics.

But let's not miss the forest for the trees and instead concentrate on the Scripture itself.

James is not referring to a faith which is not a true faith.

Huh? What does "dead" mean to you?

[Lorica]

The posts were in bold because sometimes it's easier to format in bold than in italics.

There was no need to type in either, and it's no easier to type a "b" than an "i" in html.

Huh? What does "dead" mean to you?

James is saying a faith without works becomes dead. I believe you're saying it was dead to begin with?