Are good works the purpose of the new creation?
Goodness is virtue and holiness in action. It results in a life characterized by deeds motivated by righteousness and a …
Tag Archives: Goodness
What is the parable of the loving Father?
But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, …
Do we see how much God cares?
The big deal: We need to see how much God cares. It is just who He is. We don’t need …
Are God’s people called on to do good works and exhibit goodness?
How am I doing with being selfless on behalf of others? It is a pretty telling question if I answer …
How can good come from evil?
Frank Turek talks about the morally sufficient reasons that God has to allow some evils. If God is good, why …
How is a good person saved from much trouble?
We are “made good” and whole by Jesus. He alone can do this. And He did. It is done. God …
How does God demonstrate His goodness in His actions?
God not only is good but more importantly, God does good. God acts on His goodness and demonstrates it to …
“For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.” ~James
I must believe. I must also act on my believe. I don’t get to say “Jesus has saved me” and …
Are good works evidence of God’s grace in the lives of believers?
Jesus calls on me to love. That requires that I do good deeds. We not only share God’s grace, but …
Good works — Is there evidence of a radical change of thinking and action?
Goodness is virtue and holiness in action. Jesus calls on me to radically change how I think and do good. …
“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great.” ~Jesus
Jesus wants me to love. Jesus wants me to do good. Jesus wants me to not expect anything in return …
God is Good — How is it shown?
Ultimately, God’s goodness is seen in His plan to redeem me from missing His goal (aka sin). The gospel is …
“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” ~Jesus
Jesus clearly calls me to do good works! The purpose of my good works is to glorify the amazing and …
Goodness — Good Works will be Rewarded
In Galatians 5:22-23, Paul lists the “fruit of the Spirit”. “Fruit,” here, means “beneficial results,” the good things that come …
“And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” ~Author of Hebrews
I want to please God, my heavenly Father. That is my heart’s desire. It takes sacrifice on my part. It …
Goodness – Good Works are a Characteristic of God
Goodness and good works are acts designed specifically to benefit others, which are characteristic of God. I can be good …
Goodness — God is pleased with the good works of his people
How am I doing with being selfless on behalf of others? It is a pretty telling question if I answer it …
Goodness — God’s people are called on to do good works
How am I doing with being selfless on behalf of others? It is a pretty telling question if I answer …
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