Thematic Bible: Works encouraged
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Good » Works encouraged » Insufficient to secure salvation
for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast.
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 to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,
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Why? Because they didn't seek it by faith, but as it were by works of the law. They stumbled over the stumbling stone;
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yet knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the law, because no flesh will be justified by the works of the law.
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Many will tell me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, didn't we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?' Then I will tell them, 'I never knew you. Depart from me, you who work iniquity.'
Because by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in his sight. For through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
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And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.
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But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared, not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
Good » Works encouraged » Examples of
"I know your works, and your toil and perseverance, and that you can't tolerate evil men, and have tested those who call themselves apostles, and they are not, and found them false.
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Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which when translated, means Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did.
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for I was hungry, and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me drink. I was a stranger, and you took me in. I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you visited me. I was in prison, and you came to 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, my God, concerning this, and don't wipe out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for its observances.
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a woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table. But when his disciples saw this, they were indignant, saying, "Why this waste?
However, knowing this, Jesus said to them, "Why do you trouble the woman? Because she has done a good work for me.
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Good » Works encouraged » Furnish a pattern for imitation
who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.
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This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;
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in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,
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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.
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that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
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Good » Works encouraged » Demonstrate the reality of faith
having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.
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Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself. Yes, a man will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without works, and I by my works will show you 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;
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Good » Works encouraged » Tend to summons others to their tasks
Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works,
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