Here is my take on this post. Let me know what you guys think
There is the difference between "Good Works"(that comes from Faith in Jesus) vs "Works of The Law"(from Moses).
"GOOD WORKS"
Romans 13:3
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same
Ephesians 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
1 Timothy 2:10
But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
1 Timothy 5:9-11
No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband, and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the saints, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds. As for younger widows, do not put them on such a list. For when their sensual desires overcome their dedication to Christ, they want to marry.
1 Timothy 5:25
Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.
1 Timothy 6:17-18
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.
2 Timothy 3:16-18
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto
all good works.
Titus 2:7
In all things shewing thyself a pattern
of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity
Titus 2:14
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people,
zealous of good works.
Titus 3:8
This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God
might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
Titus 3:14
And let our's also learn to
maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
Hebrews 10:24
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to
good works
1 Peter 2:12
Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may
by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
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"WORKS OF THE LAW"
Romans 9:32
Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone
Galatians 2:16
Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Galatians 3:2
This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
Galatians 3:5
He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
Galatians 3:10
For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
We must have good works from faith in Christ. How does good works deal with our salvation?
Galatians 3:5
He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and
worketh miracles among you,
doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
Ah ha! That's the answer. THAT is why and HOW righteousness comes by faith. Righteousness is the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit. The spirit.....WORKETH. You see? But the Spirit does not WORKETH by works of the law, but the hearing of faith!
That is how righteousness is given as a gift for our salvation:
Philippians 3:8-9
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, And be found in him, n
ot having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith
Christ gives the power to do good works. We must have the good works for our salvation:
James 2:14-What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him?
James 2:24-You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.
James 2:26-For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also
We have to have the Holy Spirit in us to perform the good works of faith for our salvation.
In my opinion a lot of Christians just stay at the cross of Jesus and do not move to the resurrection(LIFE) of Jesus.
Romans 5:10-For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.
Good works matter for our salvation not the works of the law! What are good works?
Romans 14
17For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but
righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
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For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.
19Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
Gods Peace,
JoJo
