"For we are God’s Masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." Ephesians 2:10
Thinking of this month’s theme, I have been asking the ...
Many times we have heard people say, "God will save all good people." This implies that there are good people in all churches who will be saved. It also implies that there may even be good people who have ...
“He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds” (NLT) Titus 2:14.
“So let’s not get tired of doing what ...
... to do a good deed than to carry out an acceptably good deed before God. The expectations of the Lord in the latter are very much a tall order to accomplish. However, the true sense of good deeds can only ...
... better part of them, and yet their warm and kind hearts caused them to do good to an unknown stranger. It took a great effort and plea to convince this stranger (who happened to be the Lord Jesus) to heed ...
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you ...
... in a good shape, life’s unforeseen circumstances smash the breastplate and forces you to relinquish it. What do you do then?
Well, to carry the cross and follow our Lord Jesus Christ is not an easier ...
... the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven". (NIV) Matthew 5:14-16
The twentieth century is full of massive competition, ...
"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." (NKJV) Romans 12:2
Once a man ...
“Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion ...
... house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." (NIV) Matthew 5:14-16
Godliness does not just benefit the individual. ...
... of the world, thus flee from sinful ways (I John 2:15)
Avail ourselves to be used by the church (II Timothy 2:2-3; II Timothy 2:15).
These among several other noble and good deeds coupled with ...
... God produces in us. These deeds can be seen in Galatians 5:22; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
We will be in for trouble with God if we also ...
"I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women ...
... Jesus said: let your good deeds shine out for all to see so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father (Matthew 5:16).
We should never let the devil deceive us into thinking that we are work in ...
... in a good shape, life’s unforeseen circumstances smash the breastplate and forces you to relinquish it. What do you do then?
Well, to carry the cross and follow our Lord Jesus Christ is not an easier ...
... the actions of Paul, to know, understand and practice true love. When we love one another, we owe them good deeds, not just flattery words. We need to go the extra mile to show our love to our fellow brethren ...
... the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven". (NIV) Matthew 5:14-16
The twentieth century is full of massive competition, ...
... nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to ...
... but filthy rags” (NLT) Isaiah 64:6
Like Abraham and all the heroes of faith, it is the righteousness of God that is accredited to us through our obedience to the gospel.
“This Good News tells us how ...
