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== Charles Buck Theological Dictionary <ref name="term_20677" /> ==
 
<p> Are those actions which are conformable to truth, justice, or propriety; whether natural, civil, relative, moral, or religious. </p> <p> The circumstances requisite to a good work are, </p> <p> 1. That it be according to the will of God. </p> <p> 2. That it spring from love to God, 1 Timothy 1:5 . </p> <p> 3. It must be done in faith, Romans 14:23 . </p> <p> 4. It must be done to the glory of God, 1 Corinthians 10:31 . Philippians 1:11 . </p> <p> The causes of good works are, </p> <p> 1. God himself, Hebrews 13:21 . </p> <p> 2. By union to Christ, Ephesians 2:10 . </p> <p> 3. Through faith, Hebrews 11:4; Hebrews 6:1-20 : </p> <p> 4. By the word and Spirit, Luke 8:15 . Is. 3: 3. 2 Timothy 3:16 . </p> <p> As to the nature and properties of good works, </p> <p> 1. They are imperfect, Ecclesiastes 7:20 . Revelation 3:2 . </p> <p> 2. Not meritorious, Titus 3:5 . Luke 17:10 . </p> <p> 3. Yet found only in the regenerate, Matthew 7:17 . </p> <p> The necessary uses of good works, </p> <p> 1. They show our gratitude, Psalms 115:12-13 . </p> <p> 2. Are an ornament to our profession, Titus 2:10 . </p> <p> 3. Evidence our regeneration, Job 15:5 . </p> <p> 4. [[Profitable]] to others, Titus 3:8 . </p> <p> See HOLINESS, OBEDIENCE, SANCTIFICATION. Gill's Body of Divinity, book 4: vol. iii; Ridgley's Body of Div. q. 92; Marshall on Sanctification. </p>
Good Works <ref name="term_18642" />
       
<p> [[Salvation]] from sin and condemnation comes not by human good works but by divine grace, and people receive this salvation through faith (&nbsp;Ephesians 2:8-9; &nbsp;Titus 3:5-7). No good deeds that people do can remove their sin, cancel its penalty, or make them acceptable to God (&nbsp;Isaiah 64:6; &nbsp;Romans 3:20; &nbsp;Romans 8:7-8; &nbsp;Romans 9:31-32). God forgives sin and declares people righteous solely on the basis of what Christ has done on their behalf (&nbsp;Romans 3:23-26; &nbsp;2 Corinthians 5:21; see [[Justification).]] Once they have been saved, however, God’s will is that they do good works. In fact, this is one purpose for which God saved them (&nbsp;Ephesians 2:10; &nbsp;Titus 2:14). </p> <p> [[Christians]] will be equipped to carry out these good works as they learn more of the nature and purposes of God through the [[Scriptures]] (&nbsp;2 Timothy 3:16-17; &nbsp;2 Peter 3:18). Such good works will be of benefit to themselves as well as to others, and will be the means of bringing praise to God (&nbsp;Matthew 5:16; &nbsp;Titus 2:7; &nbsp;Titus 3:8; &nbsp;1 Peter 2:12). They are one of the proofs of genuine faith (&nbsp;James 2:18), and arise from love and gratitude to God because of his free salvation (&nbsp;1 Thessalonians 1:3; &nbsp;Hebrews 6:10). </p> <p> Good works are no cause for pride. They are, after all, part of the Christian’s duty (&nbsp;Luke 17:10). Nevertheless, Christians must carry out their good works not in a hard or legalistic spirit, but in an attitude of genuine love for others and with a clear conscience. They should be concerned with bringing praise to God, not to themselves (&nbsp;Romans 13:8-10; &nbsp;1 Corinthians 10:31; &nbsp;Hebrews 13:18). </p> <p> In the day of judgment God will test the works, good or otherwise, of all Christians. Those they have done out of selfishness or pride will bring no lasting benefit; those they have done for God’s sake and according to his standards will bring an eternal reward (&nbsp;Matthew 6:1; &nbsp;1 Corinthians 3:11-15; &nbsp;2 Corinthians 5:10; &nbsp;Revelation 22:12; see [[Judgment;]] [[Reward).]] </p>
== Easton's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_33988" /> ==
 
<li> [[Good]] works have the glory of God as their object; and (3) they have the revealed will of God as their only rule (Deuteronomy 12:32; Revelation 22:18,19 ). <p> Good works are an expression of gratitude in the believer's heart (John 14:15,23; Galatians 5:6 ). They are the fruits of the Spirit (Titus 2:10-12 ), and thus spring from grace, which they illustrate and strengthen in the heart. </p> <p> Good works of the most sincere believers are all imperfect, yet like their persons they are accepted through the mediation of Jesus Christ (Colossians 3:17 ), and so are rewarded; they have no merit intrinsically, but are rewarded wholly of grace. </p> <div> <p> Copyright StatementThese dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated [[Bible]] Dictionary, Third Edition, published by [[Thomas]] Nelson, 1897. Public Domain. </p> <p> Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. Entry for 'Works, Good'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/w/works-good.html. 1897. </p> </div> </li>
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<ref name="term_18642"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/bridgeway-bible-dictionary/good+works Good Works from Bridgeway Bible Dictionary]</ref>
<ref name="term_20677"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/charles-buck-theological-dictionary/works,+good Good Works from Charles Buck Theological Dictionary]</ref>
       
<ref name="term_33988"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/easton-s-bible-dictionary/works,+good Good Works from Easton's Bible Dictionary]</ref>
       
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Revision as of 21:44, 12 October 2021

Good Works [1]

Salvation from sin and condemnation comes not by human good works but by divine grace, and people receive this salvation through faith ( Ephesians 2:8-9;  Titus 3:5-7). No good deeds that people do can remove their sin, cancel its penalty, or make them acceptable to God ( Isaiah 64:6;  Romans 3:20;  Romans 8:7-8;  Romans 9:31-32). God forgives sin and declares people righteous solely on the basis of what Christ has done on their behalf ( Romans 3:23-26;  2 Corinthians 5:21; see Justification). Once they have been saved, however, God’s will is that they do good works. In fact, this is one purpose for which God saved them ( Ephesians 2:10;  Titus 2:14).

Christians will be equipped to carry out these good works as they learn more of the nature and purposes of God through the Scriptures ( 2 Timothy 3:16-17;  2 Peter 3:18). Such good works will be of benefit to themselves as well as to others, and will be the means of bringing praise to God ( Matthew 5:16;  Titus 2:7;  Titus 3:8;  1 Peter 2:12). They are one of the proofs of genuine faith ( James 2:18), and arise from love and gratitude to God because of his free salvation ( 1 Thessalonians 1:3;  Hebrews 6:10).

Good works are no cause for pride. They are, after all, part of the Christian’s duty ( Luke 17:10). Nevertheless, Christians must carry out their good works not in a hard or legalistic spirit, but in an attitude of genuine love for others and with a clear conscience. They should be concerned with bringing praise to God, not to themselves ( Romans 13:8-10;  1 Corinthians 10:31;  Hebrews 13:18).

In the day of judgment God will test the works, good or otherwise, of all Christians. Those they have done out of selfishness or pride will bring no lasting benefit; those they have done for God’s sake and according to his standards will bring an eternal reward ( Matthew 6:1;  1 Corinthians 3:11-15;  2 Corinthians 5:10;  Revelation 22:12; see Judgment; Reward).

References

  1. ↑ Good Works from Bridgeway Bible Dictionary
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