Posts Tagged ‘ Works ’

VerseD: Romans 8:1

Therefore, no condemnation now exists for those in Christ Jesus

Romans 8:1, HCSB

We join God in the work of salvation, realizing we no longer face His wrath or punishment and showing this good news to those who have yet to believe.

VerseD: Philemon 6

I pray that your participation in the faith may become effective through knowing every good thing that is in us for the glory of Christ.

Philemon 1:6, HCSB

We join God in the work of salvation as we grow in knowledge of His goodness and work and lead others to know Christ.

VerseD: Proverbs 18:10

The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.

Proverbs 18:10, HCSB

We join God in His work of salvation, trusting the gospel and placing our faith in Christ, yes, but also in leading others to Chriat by sharing the gospel.

VerseD: 1 Thessalonians 5:15

See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

1 Thessalonians 5:15, HCSB

We join God in His work of saving the world, and it looks like rewarding evil people with grace and love to win them over for Christ and His gospel.

VerseD: Psalm 133:1

How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!

Psalm 133:1, HCSB

We join God in the work of saving the world, and the world will want this salvation when they can see the love we have for each other in the Church.

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Now I urge you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree in what you say, that there be no divisions among you, and that you be united with the same understanding and the same conviction.

1 Corinthians 1:10, HCSB

We join God in the work of salvation, being united in Christ in worshipping Him and leading others to faith in Christ alone.

VerseD: Hebrews 4:10

For the person who has entered His rest has rested from his own works, just as God did from His.

Hebrews 4:10, HCSB

We join God in the work of salvation, and we join in His rest by not trying to earn our own salvation.

VerseD: Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16, CSB

It is not what we do that gets us into heaven but Christ’s righteousness in us. That righteousness should overflow into doing good things and leading others to Christ.

VerseD: Luke 12:40

“You also be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”

Luke 12:40, CSB

Being ready for Christ’s return is not so much about the things we do in His name but living in His righteousness through faith in the grace offered through His death and resurrection.

VerseD: Ephesians 2:10

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.

Ephesians 2:10, CSB

God is our Creator and Savior, and He invites us to rest from trying to make our life good and to join in His work of making the world new.