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The Christian and Good Works: A Guide to Faithful Service

Discover the importance of good works in the Christian life as acts of love towards others, authorized by God's word, following salvation, and part of obedience to the Lord. Explore how good works keep us out of trouble and address urgent needs in the church. From visiting to shepherding, learn how to be zealous and active in serving others. Let the comfort and hope given by God fuel your commitment to every good work and word.

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The Christian and Good Works: A Guide to Faithful Service

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  1. The Christian andGood Works Titus 2:14 – 3:14

  2. The Christian and Good Works • Good works are deeds of love toward others (Mt. 26:10; Acts 9:36; 1 Tim. 2:10; 5:25; 6:18; Heb. 10:24) • Good works cause others to look to God (Mt. 5:16; Tit. 2:7; 1 Pet. 2:12) • Good works must be authorized by God’s word (Eph. 2:10; 2 Tim. 3:17)

  3. Good WorksFollow Salvation • Paul says that good works follow salvation (Tit. 2:14) • Christians are to be zealous and active in good works because they are saved; they are not to be lazy after being baptized (2 Cor. 9:8; Phil. 1:6; 1 Tim. 5:10)

  4. Good WorksAre A Part of Obedience • Paul says that good works are a part of obeying the Lord (Tit. 3:1) • Christians are to be zealous and active in good works because it is a part of obeying the Lord; good works are not optional or just a suggestion (Tit. 1:16)

  5. Good WorksKeep Us Out of Trouble • Paul says that good works keep us from causing trouble (Tit. 3:8-10) • Christians are to be zealous and active in good works because it keeps them from saying and doing things that cause trouble in the church (2 Tim. 2:21)

  6. Good WorksTake Care of Urgent Needs • Paul says that good works are needed to take care of necessary things (Tit. 3:14) • Christians are to be zealous and active in good works because there are necessary tasks, urgent and pressing needs that have to be taken care of in the church (Col. 1:10)

  7. Good WorksTake Care of Urgent Needs • Visiting, encouraging, discipline, etc. • Teaching, personal work, etc. • Assembling, serving, etc. • Shepherding, deacons, etc.

  8. The Christian and Good Works Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word - 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 -

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