Mar 19
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Faith and Works
There are many who call themselves Christians who would say a man is not
saved by works. They then turn around and make a work out of believing
or look to their works as evidence of their salvation. If by grace, then
is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace Rom. 11:6a.
Grace and works cannot be mixed for our salvation. So, what sayeth the
scriptures about good works? First, those who are trusting Christ don’t
look to their works as the cause or evidence of their salvation. (Matt.
25:37-39.) Grace is the only cause of our salvation and faith is the
only evidence. (Eph. 2:8-9; Heb. 11:1). Second, good works are ordained
of God that we should walk in them Eph. 2:10. Third, it is God that
works in them causing them to will and to do of His good pleasure Phil.
2:13. And fourth, believers are zealous for good works Titus 2:4. They
are careful to maintain good works, knowing that these things are good
and profitable unto men Titus 3:8. At the end of the day, they believe
themselves to be but, unprofitable servants Luke 17:10.
May it be said of us what the Lord said to the woman who broke open the
alabaster box of precious ointment. She hath wrought a good work on me,
for she hath done what she could Mk. 14:3-8. ~Greg