good works

Should Christians Minister to Unsaved People?

Christians are commanded to love, serve and pray for one another, but should Christians also minister to unsaved people? Attracted to Christ Christians are commanded to love, serve and pray for one another, but should Christians also minister to unsaved people? If I only did good things for Christians, any unsaved family or friends I […]

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Will God Reward Our Acts of Kindness to the Lost?

by Jack Wellman

We know God will reward each person according to their works on earth, but what about the good things we do for lost people? Will God reward us for doing good things to those outside the church? The Invisible Elect We know God will reward each person according to their works on earth (Matt 16:27; […]

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How to Glorify God Every Day of Your Life

by Jack Wellman

How can Christians glorify God in their everyday life? Here’s a few ideas. Your Time How can Christians glorify God in their everyday life? Here are a few ideas. For one thing, you have three invaluable things you possess. Your time, your talents, and your treasures and all three can glorify God. Let me ask […]

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What Is The Purpose Of The Book Of James? A Bible Study

by Jack Wellman

What is the purpose of the Book of James? The Author Scholars have little debate about this book being written by James, and he’s the same James which was the half-brother of Jesus. Even though James is Jesus’ half-brother, he still identifies himself as “James, a servant (lit. “Slave”) of God and of the Lord […]

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What Does It Mean to Work Out Your Own Salvation?

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

When considering God’s gift of salvation, He made it clear in Scripture that salvation is not something that you can earn or work to attain (Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5). Yet, many people will point to certain verses in the Bible and use them to suggest that works are part of salvation. One such verse is […]

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Did James Believe In Salvation Through Works?

by Jack Wellman

Was James teaching about works contrary to the doctrine of being saved apart from works? Salvation by Grace through Faith The truth is most of the world’s religions require you to do things, in particular some amount of “good works” in order to be saved or be reincarnated as something higher and even to enter […]

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What is Lordship Salvation? A Christian Study

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

Since the beginning of time, salvation has been about God providing a Savior to die for the sins of humanity. However, despite God’s simple plan of salvation, like Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, man insists on doing things his own way. One such way is the idea of Lordship salvation, which has […]

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Why Can’t I Get To Heaven Through Good Works?

by Jack Wellman

Many people believe that they’re a very good person and that will bring them to heaven but this is actually false and we can be thankful that it is. Our good Works Good works have their place in the life of the Christian. Salvation is not one of them. James did say “What good is […]

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