Works

The Work God Requires – John 6:28-29
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What God requires from me is that I believe in Jesus. Not just in my head, but in my heart as well, following him wherever he leads.

God Is Not Obligated to Save Us – Romans 4:4-5
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To be considered righteous is a gift that God freely chooses to give to all who have faith in Christ. We cannot earn it in any way.

Rewarded According to our Works – Romans 2:6-8
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What impact does your faith have on your day-to-day life? What do your actions say about your faith? Is it dead? Or alive and fruitful?

Evidence of Faith – James 2:18-19
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What evidence is there that you have faith? More than our beliefs and rituals, our actions provide the evidence for our faith.

Faith and Actions Working Together – James 2:22
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James tells us that our faith and actions work together. We are saved by faith. And that saving faith is demonstrated by our actions.

What’s Wrong with Justification by Works?
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We will never experience justification based on our works. God offers his salvation by grace. And there is nothing we can do to earn it.

Bearing Fruit that Will Last – John 15:16-17
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Jesus calls on us to bear fruit that will last. Fruit that is the result of faithful service within his kingdom. Fruit fertilized by love.

A Living Faith – James 2:14
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Does your faith in Christ prompt you to give to the needy, to care for the down and out, or to comfort those experiencing loss?

Demonstrating Repentance – Acts 26:20
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Paul's message to all who was listen was to repent and turn to God. And then demonstrate their repentance with their actions.