• Ephesians 2:8-10
    For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 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.
     
  • John 14:15
    "If you love Me, keep My commandments.
     
  • James 2:20
    But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?
     
  • Titus 2:11-14
    For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 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.
     
  • Matthew 19:16-17
    Now behold, one came and said to Him, "Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?" So He said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments."
     
  • Philippians 2:12-13
    Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
     
  • Hebrews 6:1
    Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Salvation and Works


Resources

Faith Without Works

'Ready Answer' by Staff

Faith without works is dead! This truth is of utmost importance, as God emphasizes it through repetition in His Word. The apostle James clearly teaches that faith and works are inseparable, for faith apart from works is barren, unproductive, and ineffective. Meanwhile, the apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, declares …


Works of Faith (Part One)

'Ready Answer' by Staff

God's grace does not abolish His law, for the issue is not law or grace, but law and grace. His spiritual law coexists with His grace, and even blessing us with His law is an act of His grace. Faith does not replace good works, as works do not save us but are required as evidence of our faith. The issue is not works or faith, …


What Kind of Faith is Required for Salvation?

Herbert W. Armstrong Booklet

There is no contradiction in the matter of salvation and works. We learn that there are two kinds of faith: a living faith and a dead faith. A dead faith, which many blindly trust in, will never save a single soul. James declares that faith without works is dead, emphasizing that Abraham was justified by works when he offered …


Is the Christian Required To Do Works? (Part Six)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Works cannot earn salvation, yet they play many roles in the calling. Justification by faith in Christ's atoning blood makes one legally free to access God and to begin a relationship with Him. From that point on, works are absolutely required for sanctification unto holiness to the extent that not only is one's reward …


Is the Christian Required To Do Works? (Part Five)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Salvation cannot be earned by works, for no person is justified before God by his own efforts despite sincerity or sacrifice. Works are necessary for sanctification unto holiness without which no one will see the Lord. God works salvation in the midst of the earth, and both the Father and the Son actively labor to deliver people …


Is it Salvational?

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

It is easy to denigrate a matter as not being 'salvational,' but the real question to ask is, How will this action affect my relationship with God?


God's Workmanship (Part 1)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Salvation comes by grace through faith as a gift of God and not of works. This is stated in the perfect tense indicating that it occurred at a point in the past with the saved remaining in that state. Good works follow salvation because those saved are created in Christ Jesus unto good works which God has before ordained. Works …


Love and Works

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Salvation is a free gift from God that cannot be earned by any amount or quality of works, since no person possesses inherent immortality and the opportunity to inherit the Kingdom must be offered first. Yet works form a major part of Christianity because they demonstrate loyalty to God and His way after the gift has been …



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