the old is the foundation for the new testament
and to many it seems 'works' is a dirty word
yet, Jesus does judge these 'works' in Revelation, so go figure
and to many it seems 'works' is a dirty word
yet, Jesus does judge these 'works' in Revelation, so go figure
Some will stand the test of the fire and others will be burned up, yet we will still be saved on account of his sacrifice and our faith in him which we confess and make him Lord of our lives.
I am not sure I would say many see works as a dirty word.
I think the issue for those you refer to is the reason we do works.
Is it in order to be saved, if so then we are adding to what Jesus has already done in order for us to be saved.
Then we also need to understand what works are.
Some beleive (I know a few) and some on this site seem to think it’s about not sinning (I could be wrong but that is how it comes across becuase it seems to focus on the sins of the flesh).
If that’s the case I think it’s wrong. Don’t get me wrong I am not advocating indulge in the flesh cause it doesn’t matter. As Paul addresses in Romans.
I think it’s wrong be the focus is purely on not doing rather than being. Being a child of God, having a relationship with the Father and wanting to be like him.
If we focus on that then we decrease and Jesus increases. We manifest fruit and good fruit. Which also includes crucifying the flesh.
To me works is not a dirty work but a lovely word.
Its a privilege to know that God loves and asks us to do good works which he has prepared for us from the beginning of time.
He trusts us to do them and he promises us that he will help us.
I see it as a a blessing and am truly humbled that God would use a man like me.