IMPORTANCE OF WORKS
ECCLESIASTES 12:14 For God shall bring EVERY WORK into JUDGEMENT, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
QUESTION: WHAT WILL I GET FOR MY GOOD WORKS?
ANSWER: BEFORE JESUS IN YOUR LIFE OR WITHOUT CHRIST IN YOUR LIFE:
Isaiah 64:6 - But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
QUESTION: WHAT WORKS HAVE I DONE TO BE SAVED?
ANSWER:NOTHING
Ephesians 2:8 - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God 9 - Not of works, lest any man should boast.
2 Timothy 1:9 - [GOD]Who hath saved us, and called [us] with an holy calling[INTO SALVATION], not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
Romans 11:6 - And if by grace, then [is it] no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if [it be] of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
QUESTION: WHAT MUST I DO AFTER BEING SAVED BY JESUS (THROUGH GRACE BY FAITH)?
ANSWER:GOOD WORKS
Matthew 5:16 - Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father (GOD)which is in heaven.
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.
1 Timothy 6:19 - Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
QUESTION: WHAT KIND OF GOOD WORKS MUST I BE CAREFUL IN MAINTAINING? IS IT NOT ENOUGH THAT I LIVE BY FAITH?
ANSWER:NO JUST FAITH IS NOT ENOUGH!
James 2:20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect 23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.((John 15:14 - Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you))24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. Titus 3:1 - Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, Colossians 1:10 - That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Galatians 6:15 - For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availed anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.
QUESTION: WHAT DO YOU MEAN NEW CREATURE??
ANSWER:
WORKS OF FLESH:
.Hebrews 6:1 - Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, but of faith toward God,
Heb 6:6If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put HIM to an open shame.
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.
James 1: 22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves....26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion [is] vain.27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, [and] to keep himself unspotted from the world.
James 3:13 - Who [is] a wise man and endued with knowledge among you, let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
James 3:17 - But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
John 15:8 - Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every [branch] that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
Titus 2:7 - In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine [shewing] uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
1 Timothy 6:18 - That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
2 Thessalonians 2:17 - Comfort your hearts, and establish you in every good word and work.
Hebrews 10:24 - And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT:
Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance....
1 Thessalonians 1:3 - Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father
QUESTION: IS THIS AN INDIVIDUAL’S TASK?
ANSWER:YES IT IS !
Galatians 6:4 - But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
QUESTION:WHY DO YOU SAY WORKS FOLLOW AFTER DEATH:
ANSWER:NOT ME BUT BIBLE SAYS IT DOES
Hebrews 6:9 - But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, ...
Philippians 1:10 that ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; 11 - Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
Revelation 14:13 - And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, and Blessed [are] the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
Revelation 22:14 - Blessed [are] they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
THEREFORE
Hebrews 13:21 - Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom [be] glory for ever and ever. Amen.
QUESTION: WHY SHOULD I BELIEVE WHAT A MAN HAS WRITTEN IN BIBLE?
ANSWER:
2 Timothy 3:16 - All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
HERE ARE SOME PARABLESFROM BIBLE WHICH DEALS WITH WORKS/DEEDS/MINISTERING UNTO OTHER ABOUT JESUS:
PARABLE 1. LUKE 18:9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.........READ BIBLE
PARABLE 2.LUKE 19:12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. 13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, OCCUPY till I come......READ BIBLE
PARABLE 3.Luke 17:7-10 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? 8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink? 9 Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. 10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.
PARABLE 4. Luke 10:25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 26 He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? 27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. 28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. 29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?...Good Samaritan story...READ BIBLE
PARABLE 5. MARK 10:17-23 Rich man....give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
PARABLE 6.Matt 25:34 when saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? Or naked, and clothed thee? 39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
PARABLE 7. Matt 25:14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. [TGC] 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability;
PARABLE 8. Matt 21:28 But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. 29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. 30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. 31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. 32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.
PARABLE 9. Matt 20:11 And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house, 12 Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.2 13 But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny? 14 Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee. 15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good? 16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
ECCLESIASTES 12:14 For God shall bring EVERY WORK into JUDGEMENT, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
QUESTION: WHAT WILL I GET FOR MY GOOD WORKS?
ANSWER: BEFORE JESUS IN YOUR LIFE OR WITHOUT CHRIST IN YOUR LIFE:
Isaiah 64:6 - But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
QUESTION: WHAT WORKS HAVE I DONE TO BE SAVED?
ANSWER:NOTHING
Ephesians 2:8 - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God 9 - Not of works, lest any man should boast.
2 Timothy 1:9 - [GOD]Who hath saved us, and called [us] with an holy calling[INTO SALVATION], not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
Romans 11:6 - And if by grace, then [is it] no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if [it be] of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
QUESTION: WHAT MUST I DO AFTER BEING SAVED BY JESUS (THROUGH GRACE BY FAITH)?
ANSWER:GOOD WORKS
Matthew 5:16 - Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father (GOD)which is in heaven.
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.
1 Timothy 6:19 - Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
QUESTION: WHAT KIND OF GOOD WORKS MUST I BE CAREFUL IN MAINTAINING? IS IT NOT ENOUGH THAT I LIVE BY FAITH?
ANSWER:NO JUST FAITH IS NOT ENOUGH!
James 2:20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect 23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.((John 15:14 - Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you))24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. Titus 3:1 - Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, Colossians 1:10 - That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Galatians 6:15 - For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availed anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.
QUESTION: WHAT DO YOU MEAN NEW CREATURE??
ANSWER:
WORKS OF FLESH:
.Hebrews 6:1 - Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, but of faith toward God,
Heb 6:6If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put HIM to an open shame.
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.
James 1: 22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves....26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion [is] vain.27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, [and] to keep himself unspotted from the world.
James 3:13 - Who [is] a wise man and endued with knowledge among you, let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
James 3:17 - But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
John 15:8 - Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every [branch] that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
Titus 2:7 - In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine [shewing] uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
1 Timothy 6:18 - That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
2 Thessalonians 2:17 - Comfort your hearts, and establish you in every good word and work.
Hebrews 10:24 - And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT:
Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance....
1 Thessalonians 1:3 - Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father
QUESTION: IS THIS AN INDIVIDUAL’S TASK?
ANSWER:YES IT IS !
Galatians 6:4 - But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
QUESTION:WHY DO YOU SAY WORKS FOLLOW AFTER DEATH:
ANSWER:NOT ME BUT BIBLE SAYS IT DOES
Hebrews 6:9 - But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, ...
Philippians 1:10 that ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; 11 - Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
Revelation 14:13 - And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, and Blessed [are] the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
Revelation 22:14 - Blessed [are] they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
THEREFORE
Hebrews 13:21 - Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom [be] glory for ever and ever. Amen.
QUESTION: WHY SHOULD I BELIEVE WHAT A MAN HAS WRITTEN IN BIBLE?
ANSWER:
2 Timothy 3:16 - All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
HERE ARE SOME PARABLESFROM BIBLE WHICH DEALS WITH WORKS/DEEDS/MINISTERING UNTO OTHER ABOUT JESUS:
PARABLE 1. LUKE 18:9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.........READ BIBLE
PARABLE 2.LUKE 19:12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. 13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, OCCUPY till I come......READ BIBLE
PARABLE 3.Luke 17:7-10 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? 8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink? 9 Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. 10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.
PARABLE 4. Luke 10:25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 26 He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? 27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. 28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. 29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?...Good Samaritan story...READ BIBLE
PARABLE 5. MARK 10:17-23 Rich man....give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
PARABLE 6.Matt 25:34 when saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? Or naked, and clothed thee? 39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
PARABLE 7. Matt 25:14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. [TGC] 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability;
PARABLE 8. Matt 21:28 But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. 29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. 30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. 31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. 32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.
PARABLE 9. Matt 20:11 And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house, 12 Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.2 13 But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny? 14 Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee. 15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good? 16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.