Thematic Bible: Works encouraged
Thematic Bible
Good » Works encouraged » Insufficient to secure salvation
for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not of works, that no man should glory.
who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,
Verse Concepts
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Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by works. They stumbled at the stone of stumbling;
yet knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we believed on Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the law: because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Verse Concepts
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many mighty works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.
But if it is by grace, it is no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace.
But when the kindness of God our Saviour, and his love toward man, appeared, not by works done in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,
Good » Works encouraged » Examples of
I know thy works, and thy toil and patience, and that thou canst not bear evil men, and didst try them that call themselves apostles, and they are not, and didst find them false;
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
for I was hungry, and ye gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in; naked, and ye clothed me; I was sick, and ye visited me; I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;
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Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the observances thereof.
there came unto him a woman having an alabaster cruse of exceeding precious ointment, and she poured it upon his head, as he sat at meat. But when the disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
But Jesus perceiving it said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.
Good » Works encouraged » Furnish a pattern for imitation
who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own possession, zealous of good works.
Verse Concepts
Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire that thou affirm confidently, to the end that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men:
in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine'showing uncorruptness, gravity,
Good » Works encouraged » Glorify God
Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Good » Works encouraged » Demonstrate the reality of faith
having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
Verse Concepts
Even so faith, if it have not works, is dead in itself. Yea, a man will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith apart from thy works, and I by my works will show thee my faith.
Good » Works encouraged » Enriched life
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Good » Works encouraged » Tend to summons others to their tasks
and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works;
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