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1 Timothy 3
…16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

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a pastor once said if you want to know what a good work is, check with Proverbs, though being careful not to use proverbs as Law.....

it's an interesting way to study scripture.

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Proverbs 25:28
Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.

- so it's clear, exercising self-control is a good work.

Proverbs 12:1
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.

- so, discipline is a good work; loving knowledge is a good work.

Proverbs 17:4
A wicked person listens to deceitful lips; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

- so, refusing to take part in lies is a good work.
 
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You know....the bible is clear.....many will say that one who believes in salvation by grace dia faith do not believe in works. This is not true.....We believe the works are the result of genuine faith and salvation that one already possesses.....at the end of the day, a good, biblical work is anything that is done in righteousness by the power of Christ and the word of God....

Proverbs 20:11 It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes himself If his conduct is pure and right

HAHA does this qualify ;)
 
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(Phil 1:6)

being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete [it] until the day of Jesus Christ;
 
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SarahFaith said:
(Phil 1:6)

being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete [it] until the day of Jesus Christ;
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that scripture is so comforting
 
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Hebrews 12:2
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Ephesians 2:10 (KJV)
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
 
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The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm. (Prov 13:20)

walk with the wise... good work. :)
 
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We are saved UNTO/FOR good works and not by good works (Ephesians 2:8-10).

1 Thessalonians 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. 15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
 
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An excerpt from David Tryon’s The Vine and the Branches…..


"How much does the vine life do towards producing the fruit? Everything. How much does the branch do to help? Nothing. How much must the life of the Holy Spirit do in you? Everything. How much must you do to help? Nothing. Just as Christ in His death and resurrection did everything for your justification, and you did nothing, but simply accepted the benefits of a work finished nineteen centuries before you were born so Christ in you must do everything for your sanctification, and you must do nothing, but simply accept the benefits of a work which He will complete as surely as He has begun it.

"But," you ask," must I not do anything? " No, nothing. " Oh, but now you are going too far. You can't carry things to that length. Of course I must do something. Mustn't I read my Bible and pray; mustn't I witness for Christ; mustn't I surrender everything to Him; mustn't I do good works whenever I get the opportunity?" Do you know what you are like? You are like a branch saying, "It's no good you telling me that I mustn't do anything in order to produce fruit. That's going too far. Of course I must do something. Mustn't I produce fruit?" I should say to that branch, "Yes, of course you must produce fruit, but you'll never produce fruit by trying to. It is not the fruit you need to be concerned about, but the life. If once you have got that, the fruit will come all right." And so I reply to you, Yes, of course you must read your Bible and pray and witness and do good works; of course you must surrender completely to Christ, but don't you see, all these things are part of the fruit. You cannot do them by trying to do them; you can only imitate them; you can only be like a branch tying on artificial fruit, because it does not understand that real fruit must be the result of the vine life within.

Leave the fruit for the moment. Apart from Him you can do NOTHING; and prayer and witness and surrender are all included in that "nothing." Every single bit of fruit has to be the result of the life of Christ in you. It is the Life you need to be concerned about; if you have got that, the fruit will surely follow."
 
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Every Christian trusts the Lord and believes Him in some capacity. The trouble is, most do not trust Him or believe Him correctly.

You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:82

WHAT IS THE TRUTH?
 
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MessageOfTheCross said:
Every Christian trusts the Lord and believes Him in some capacity. The trouble is, most do not trust Him or believe Him correctly.

You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:82

WHAT IS THE TRUTH?
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"Jesus answered, “I AM the Way and the Truth and the Life." John 14:6
 
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MessageOfTheCross said:
Every Christian trusts the Lord and believes Him in some capacity. The trouble is, most do not trust Him or believe Him correctly.

You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:82

WHAT IS THE TRUTH?
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(John 17:17)

“Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.
 
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notmyown said:
The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm. (Prov 13:20)

walk with the wise... good work. :)
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Maybe I should spend less time here talking with some of these folks!:cool:
 
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Did someone already post Ephesians 2:10?

Hope so............will check later........




I see Gracethroughfaith did...........good....... :)
 
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John 5:28) Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,
29 .) And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
 
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2 Thessalonians 2

16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given [us] everlasting consolation and good hope by grace,

17 comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.
 
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(Phil 2:13)

for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for [His] good pleasure.
 
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SarahFaith said:
(Phil 2:13)

for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for [His] good pleasure.
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Amen...great scripture. The other one I like is Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart".

I am listening now to a video talking about listening to the voice of God for good works and thee Lord is really bringing some great revelation that brings the grace, peace and rest of God to us.

Here it is if anyone is interested in this subject.

[video=youtube;VglQS8C9JcU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VglQS8C9JcU[/video]
 
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dcontroversal said:
The author and finisher of our faith...."workers for" fail to understand that.....!
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In spite of much talk and fuss, I have yet to see more than a very few times that someone on this forum has stated that they believe we must work for salvation.

I have seen many people (including myself) accused of this many times! :)

I think most of believe that a true godly faith will/should manifest itself in works of some degree.
 
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SarahFaith said:
(Phil 1:6)

being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete [it] until the day of Jesus Christ;
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That's a great thing, but I really have no idea how He's gonna do it.
 
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