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We are saved by grace through faith-a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8). True faith is however not in mere words but in deeds. Jesus tells us,

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Amen!

Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?

Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. John 6:28-29

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We are saved by grace through faith-a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8). True faith is however not in mere words but in deeds. Jesus tells us, "Not every one that says Lord, Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven but only those who do the will of the Father (Matthew 7:21)". He also tells us that, "Whoever accepts my commandments and obeys them, he is the one who loves me and I will reveal myself to him (John 14: 21) and My Father and I will come and live with Him (John 14:23). God showed His faithfulness, not by mere words, but by put it into action; even though that meant dying on the cross. James (James 2:14-17) therefore, tells us, "What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. He further tells us, "Abraham was right with God through his action when he offered Isaac on the altar. His faith was made perfect through his action. Furthermore, man is put right with God by what he does and not because of his faith alone" (James 2:21-26). On the other hand works that are not acts of faith-not done out of faith in God, do not save us (Ephesians 2:9 & Psalm 127:1)
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It is this way for me- I have faith that God's Word is complete for me to build a relationship as my Holy Father to me an adopted son. As I grow in understanding by faith in this truth of His Word I also grow in Love with Father, Son and Spirit. This love motivates me to do the things that please Him; it is not law unto me but desire to come to the light as He is dwelling there in that light. In this obedience of love He opens my heart to values that the world does not see nor can it understand for these truths and realities are spiritually discerned. I have arranged my life so as to be able to keep myself focused on Him and His Word 75% of the day 25% lost in unfruitful stuff. My goal is 100% but I am growing like crazy at 75% so motivation is high to the prize of a total mind set on Him and the growth that it will ensue! Our Lord's qualities are consuming my mind, heart, and soul for He alone is the understanding of what value is. Love Steven

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We are His Apostles when we accept God and Jesus.

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We are saved by grace through faith-a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8). True faith is however not in mere words but in deeds. Jesus tells us,
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Paul also describes the logical relationship between faith, works and salvation:

For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God's gift-- not from works, so that no one can boast. For we are His creation-- created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time so that we should walk in them.

(Ephesians 2:8-10 HCSB)

We are saved by faith and not from works, but rather we are saved for works. Our salvation enables us to do works that please God

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Paul also describes the logical relationship between faith, works and salvation:

For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God's gift-- not from works, so that no one can boast. For we are His creation-- created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time so that we should walk in them.

(Ephesians 2:8-10 HCSB)

We are saved by faith and not from works, but rather we are saved for works. Our salvation enables us to do works that please God

Right, which turns on it's head the system of the world.

The world says "do these works in order to come to God".

The Word says "come to God by faith, and then do these works that He has prepared for you".

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