For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Truth to Learn We were saved so that we can do good works. Behind the Words The word translated “workmanship” is poiēma, which is derived from the...
Ephesians 2:10 – Salvation and Works
Ephesians 2:10 - Salvation and Works For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Truth to Learn We were saved so that we can do good works. Behind the Words The word translated “workmanship” is poiēma,...
Romans 3:20 – Good Deeds
Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin. Truth to Learn No one can do enough good deeds to be saved. Behind the Words “Therefore” is translated from the Greek word dioti,...
Romans 2:10 – Peaceful Reward
Romans 2:10 but glory, honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Truth to Learn If we are working for God now, He will reward us later. Behind the Words The word translated “works” is the Greek verb ergodzomai,...