Real Faith Works. This is what the book of James is about. When you have a living and true faith in Jesus Christ, it changes everything about your life. It changes your heart, your hope, and how you go about your everyday life. James is one of the most practical and convicting books in the Bible. It shows us areas where we are double-minded or hypocritical. In almost every section, James shows what real faith looks like and compares it to fake faith. It reasons and persuades us to truly know and trust in Jesus. When real faith is rooted in Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and trusts in God, it works!