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Created for Good Works

Created for Good Works. Ephesians 2:8-10. Good Works…. Are not the source (means) of our salvation – Eph. 2:8-9 Are the result of being saved in Christ – Eph. 2:10 May do “good” & be lost, Matt. 7:22 (Acts 10:2; 11:14)

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Created for Good Works

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  1. Created for Good Works Ephesians 2:8-10

  2. Good Works… • Are not the source (means) of our salvation – Eph. 2:8-9 • Are the result of being saved in Christ – Eph. 2:10 • May do “good” & be lost,Matt. 7:22 (Acts 10:2; 11:14) • But, everyone faithful to Christ will walk in “good works,” Eph. 2:10 • We sin by failing to do good, Jas. 4:17

  3. Created in Christ to Walk in Good Works (Eph. 2:10) • God defines “good works” – Heb. 13:21 • Prepared by Him,Eph. 2:10 • Scripture equips us,2 Tim. 3:16-17 • What are good works? (Jno. 6:27-29)

  4. Good work Do good works What are Good Works? Hebrews 13:21 Doing God’s will Please God

  5. Your Good Works • Observable – 1 Tim. 5:25 • To people,Matt. 5:14,16; 1 Pet. 2:11-12 • To God,Matt. 6:2-4 • Influential – Matt. 5:13, 15-16; 1 Pet. 2:12 (1 Cor. 9:22) • Not in Vain – 1 Cor. 15:58 • God doing His work in you,He. 13:21 • Rest comes,Rev. 14:13 (Heb. 4:10)

  6. To Walk in Good Works We Must Be… • Pattern of Good Works, Titus 2:7 • “A figure formed by a blow or impression” (Phil. 3:17; 1 Tim. 4:12) • Zealous for Good Works, Titus 2:14 • Burning, “most eagerly desirous of” • Stir up each other (Heb. 10:24) • A joy, not a burden (1 Jno. 5:3; 2:5)

  7. To Walk in Good Works We Must Be… • Ready for Every Good Work, Titus 3:1 • Prepared, using opportunities (Gal. 6:9-10; Eph. 5:16) • Watchfulness & faithfulness (Matt. 24:42-46; 1 Tim. 6:17-19) • Shows wisdom (Col. 4:5-6)

  8. To Walk in Good Works We Must Be… • Careful to Maintain Good Works, Titus 3:8 (Acts 9:36, 39) • Careful: To think, thoughtful to give attention • Maintain: To set or place before; a protector or guardian • Attention to God’s word (2 Tim. 2:15) • Look for opportunities (Matt. 10:42)

  9. To Walk in Good Works We Must… • Learn to Maintain Good Works, Titus 3:14 • Increase by use & practice; to be in the habit of, Heb. 5:8 • Establish a habit of good works, 1Jno. 3:7, 10 • Fruitful in Lord’s service, Eph. 5:8-10

  10. Prepared for Good WorksEphesians 2:10 • All who are in Christ • Those who do good works are pleasing God, Heb. 13:21 • Be saved in Christ & walk in the good works of God, Gal. 3:26-27; 2 Cor. 5:17; Heb. 11:6

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