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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Goodness

“Depart from evil and do good, so you will abide forever.” ~King David

March 9, 2023

Why this is important: Goodness is virtue and holiness in action. Jesus calls on us to radically change how we …

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Are good works the purpose of the new creation?

October 4, 2022

Goodness is virtue and holiness in action. It results in a life characterized by deeds motivated by righteousness and a …

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What is the parable of the loving Father?

March 20, 2022

But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, …

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Do we see how much God cares?

July 24, 2021

The big deal: We need to see how much God cares. It is just who He is. We don’t need …

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Are God’s people called on to do good works and exhibit goodness?

December 12, 2020

How am I doing with being selfless on behalf of others? It is a pretty telling question if I answer …

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How can good come from evil?

November 23, 2020

Frank Turek talks about the morally sufficient reasons that God has to allow some evils. If God is good, why …

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How is a good person saved from much trouble?

November 2, 2020

We are “made good” and whole by Jesus. He alone can do this. And He did. It is done. God …

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How does God demonstrate His goodness in His actions?

September 24, 2020

God not only is good but more importantly, God does good. God acts on His goodness and demonstrates it to …

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“For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.” ~James

March 3, 2019

I must believe. I must also act on my believe. I don’t get to say “Jesus has saved me” and …

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Are good works evidence of God’s grace in the lives of believers?

February 23, 2019

Jesus calls on me to love. That requires that I do good deeds. We not only share God’s grace, but …

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Good works — Is there evidence of a radical change of thinking and action?

September 20, 2018

Goodness is virtue and holiness in action. Jesus calls on me to radically change how I think and do good. …

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“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great.” ~Jesus

August 28, 2018

Jesus wants me to love. Jesus wants me to do good. Jesus wants me to not expect anything in return …

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God is Good — How is it shown?

August 10, 2018

Ultimately, God’s goodness is seen in His plan to redeem me from missing His goal (aka sin). The gospel is …

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“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

July 21, 2018

Jesus clearly calls me to do good works! The purpose of my good works is to glorify the amazing and …

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Goodness — Good Works will be Rewarded

June 14, 2018

In Galatians 5:22-23, Paul lists the “fruit of the Spirit”. “Fruit,” here, means “beneficial results,” the good things that come …

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“And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” ~Author of Hebrews

June 5, 2018

I want to please God, my heavenly Father. That is my heart’s desire. It takes sacrifice on my part. It …

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Goodness – Good Works are a Characteristic of God

May 26, 2018

Goodness and good works are acts designed specifically to benefit others, which are characteristic of God. I can be good …

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Goodness — God is pleased with the good works of his people

May 3, 2018

How am I doing with being selfless on behalf of others? It is a pretty telling question if I answer it …

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Goodness — God’s people are called on to do good works

April 9, 2018

How am I doing with being selfless on behalf of others? It is a pretty telling question if I answer …

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