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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, &nbsp;1 Timothy 1:5 . </p> <p> 3. It must be done in faith, &nbsp;Romans 14:23 . </p> <p> 4. It must be done to the glory of God, &nbsp;1 Corinthians 10:31 . &nbsp;Philippians 1:11 . </p> <p> The causes of good works are, </p> <p> 1. God himself, &nbsp;Hebrews 13:21 . </p> <p> 2. By union to Christ, &nbsp;Ephesians 2:10 . </p> <p> 3. Through faith, &nbsp;Hebrews 11:4; &nbsp;Hebrews 6:1-20 : </p> <p> 4. By the word and Spirit, &nbsp;Luke 8:15 . Is. 3: 3. &nbsp;2 Timothy 3:16 . </p> <p> As to the nature and properties of good works, </p> <p> 1. They are imperfect, &nbsp;Ecclesiastes 7:20 . &nbsp;Revelation 3:2 . </p> <p> 2. Not meritorious, &nbsp;Titus 3:5 . &nbsp;Luke 17:10 . </p> <p> 3. Yet found only in the regenerate, &nbsp;Matthew 7:17 . </p> <p> The necessary uses of good works, </p> <p> 1. They show our gratitude, &nbsp;Psalms 115:12-13 . </p> <p> 2. Are an ornament to our profession, &nbsp;Titus 2:10 . </p> <p> 3. Evidence our regeneration, &nbsp;Job 15:5 . </p> <p> 4. [[Profitable]] to others, &nbsp;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>
       
== 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 (&nbsp;Deuteronomy 12:32; &nbsp;Revelation 22:18,19 ). <p> Good works are an expression of gratitude in the believer's heart (&nbsp;John 14:15,23; &nbsp;Galatians 5:6 ). They are the fruits of the Spirit (&nbsp;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 (&nbsp;Colossians 3:17 ), and so are rewarded; they have no merit intrinsically, but are rewarded wholly of grace. </p> <div> <p> '''Copyright Statement''' These 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 Information''' Easton, 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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Good Works <ref name="term_18642" />
<ref name="term_20677"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/charles-buck-theological-dictionary/works,+good Good Works from Charles Buck Theological Dictionary]</ref>
<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>
       
 
<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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<ref name="term_18642"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/bridgeway-bible-dictionary/good+works Good Works from Bridgeway Bible Dictionary]</ref>
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Revision as of 21:57, 12 October 2021

Charles Buck Theological Dictionary [1]

Are those actions which are conformable to truth, justice, or propriety; whether natural, civil, relative, moral, or religious.

The circumstances requisite to a good work are,

1. That it be according to the will of God.

2. That it spring from love to God,  1 Timothy 1:5 .

3. It must be done in faith,  Romans 14:23 .

4. It must be done to the glory of God,  1 Corinthians 10:31 .  Philippians 1:11 .

The causes of good works are,

1. God himself,  Hebrews 13:21 .

2. By union to Christ,  Ephesians 2:10 .

3. Through faith,  Hebrews 11:4;  Hebrews 6:1-20 :

4. By the word and Spirit,  Luke 8:15 . Is. 3: 3.  2 Timothy 3:16 .

As to the nature and properties of good works,

1. They are imperfect,  Ecclesiastes 7:20 .  Revelation 3:2 .

2. Not meritorious,  Titus 3:5 .  Luke 17:10 .

3. Yet found only in the regenerate,  Matthew 7:17 .

The necessary uses of good works,

1. They show our gratitude,  Psalms 115:12-13 .

2. Are an ornament to our profession,  Titus 2:10 .

3. Evidence our regeneration,  Job 15:5 .

4. Profitable to others,  Titus 3:8 .

See Holiness, Obedience, Sanctification. Gill's Body of Divinity, book 4: vol. iii; Ridgley's Body of Div. q. 92; Marshall on Sanctification.

Easton's Bible Dictionary [2]

  • 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 ).

    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.

    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.

    Copyright Statement These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

    Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Works, Good'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/w/works-good.html. 1897.

    • References

    1. ↑ Good Works from Charles Buck Theological Dictionary
    2. ↑ Good Works from Easton's Bible Dictionary
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