Was Rahab saved by faith or works? View all View original

This Bible contradiction is from the Skeptic's Annotated Bible.

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She was saved by faith.

Hebrews 11:31 View context

By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.

She was saved by works.

James 2:25 View context

Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent [them] out another way?