we are his workmanship created for good works

we are his workmanship created for good works

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  CREATED FOR GOOD WORKS
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  Ephesians 2:1-10 Andyou He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, 2 in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, 3 among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others. 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
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  GOOD WORKS A. Createdto do good works - Eph 2:8-10 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. B. Blessed by doing God’s work - James 1:25 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. C. We are to speak and do - James 2:12 So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty.
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  GOOD WORKS D. Faithwithout works is dead - James 2:14- 17 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, "Depart in peace, be warmed and filled," but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
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  GOOD WORKS E. Faithis shown through our works - James 2:18- 24 But someone will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. 19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe--and tremble! 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? 23 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness." And he was called the friend of God. faith only. 24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.
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  I. GOD ISGLORIFIED BY GOOD WORKS A. Good works make us worthy of the Lord - Col. 1:10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; B. We glorify God by our good works - Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. C. God planned for us to do good works - Ephes. 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
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  II. GOOD WORKSIMPRESS OTHERS A. Good works can’t be hidden - 1 Tim. 5:25 Likewise, the good works of some are clearly evident, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden. B. Good works are impressive to others - Romans 13:3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. C. Good works are talked about by others -1 Tim. 5:10 well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.
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  III. GOD PREPARESUS FOR GOOD WORKS A. God will see that we have what we need for good works - 2 Cor. 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. B. God establishes us in good works - 2 Thes. 2:17 comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work. C. God’s word equips us for good works - 2 Tim. 3:17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. D. God can make us complete in good works - Hebrews 13:21 make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
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  IV. WE SHOULDBE CHARACTERIZED BY GOOD WORKS A. Good works should be a regular part of our lives - Titus 2:7 in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, B. We should have a strong desire to do good works - Titus 2:14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. C. We should be ready for every good work - Titus 3:1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,
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  IV. WE SHOULDBE CHARACTERIZED BY GOOD WORKS D. We should maintain good works 1.Titus 3:8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men. 2.Titus 3:14 And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful. E. We should use our riches to do good works - 1 Tim. 6:18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,
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  V. SIN INTERFERESWITH OUR GOOD WORKS A.We must be cleansed from sin to do good works effectively - 2 Tim. 2:21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. B.Sin disqualifies us for good works - Titus 1:16 They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work.
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  VI. WE SHOULDENCOURAGE OTHERS IN GOOD WORKS A. We should admonish others to do good works - Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, B. Our good works can cause others to glorify God - 1 Peter 2:12 having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation. C. Our good works stir up others to do good works - 2 Corinthians 9:1-2 Now concerning the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you; 2 for I know your willingness, about which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal has stirred up the majority.
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  YOU AND GOODWORKS? A.Are you glorifying God by your good works? B.Are your good works influencing others? C.Are you accepting God’s preparing you for good works? D.Is your life characterized by good work? E. Is sin in your life disqualifying you for good work? F. Are you encouraging others to do good works?
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