Is Christianity All About Relationship and Not Religion? You’ve probably heard it: “Christianity isn’t a religion, it’s a relationship.” It’s catchy, and there’s a grain of truth. But like most slogans, it doesn’t hold up to Scripture. The Bible does not pit “relationship” against “religion”—it teaches that true religion is good, holy, and proven by the way you live. The problem is not religion itself, but empty religion. Let’s walk through the Scriptures.

Book of James Summary: Faith That Works. The Book of James is one of the most practical writings in the New Testament, sometimes called the “Proverbs of the New Testament.” It is a letter that emphasizes the necessity of living out one’s faith with consistency, wisdom, and integrity. Unlike Paul’s epistles, which often focus on theological argument, James is direct, ethical, and intensely practical: faith without works is dead.

If you've been in church for any length of time, you've probably heard it said: “We’re saved by grace, not by works.” And that's absolutely true. The gospel begins with grace—unearned, undeserved favor from God. But here’s the tension: if that's all there is, then why does the Bible spend so much time talking about how we live, what we do, and whether or not we obey?