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What About Works; What About Judgment for the Church?
Salvation does not come by works but like all precious gifts from God it must be received by faith.
Eph 2:6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
Eph 2:7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Eph 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. Tit 3:4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
Tit 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Tit 3:6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
Tit 3:7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Eph 2:4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
Eph 2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved
Some had their fleshly efforts (man’s work at man’s leading) burned and yet are saved:
1Co 3:15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
1. So why the great focus on works???
There is to be a natural outflowing of this salvation and indwelling that in truth cannot be contained. Our works are to be the Father’s Works which He has in His great wisdom prepared for us (Eph 2:10). Works demonstrate outwardly what is going on inwardly:
Pro 20:11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
Luk_6:44 For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.
2. Works demonstrate an active living faith for true faith in Christ will always be reaching out in Love, touching and ministering to every needy soul. Head knowledge produces man’s work but true Spirit filled , living faith produces a living expression of the Father’s own heart.
Jas 2:18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
Jas 2:19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
Jas 2:20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
3. Works reveal Christ living in us; like Jesus we are led of, empowered by, and filled with the Holy Spirit; we do the Father’s works and speak the Father’s Words not our own.
1Co 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
1Co 3:12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
4. Will your works bring Him glory? Our works are to be the living expression of our lives as the Spirit of God fills us and shows Christ to a lost and dying world. Every believer’s works will be tried by God’s Holy Fire (Heb_12:29) for no flesh shall glory in His Presence (1Co_1:29). Every believer walking in tune with God’s own heart is completely dependent on the Holy Spirit (Rom_8:14 ) . What a wonderful day it will be when we cast these at the feet of the One we love.
1Co 3:13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.
1Co 3:14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
1Co 3:15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
Eph 1:12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ
5. The believer’s judgment
The believer’s judgment is different from that of the lost world. He, looking for his Lord’s return with joyful expectation, walking in union and communion with the Holy Spirit, will find his lamp is always filled with Oil. Our Lord bore our sin and because of this we are accepted in Christ and may enter freely, boldly, and joyfully into the most holy place to meet his Father.
.The believer facing god with a heart of faith in Christ will find His works judged for his sin has been judged in Christ and the believer will find no condemnation. (John 3:18, 5:24, 6:37, Rom. 5:1, 8:1, 1 Cor. 11:32)
If one be the youngest babe in Christ or the greatest Apostle there is but one leg to stand on when we see His face and that the shed blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ- it is in His righteousness that we stand:
2Co_5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
1Co_1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
Rom_3:22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
Rom_5:17 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
Rom_8:10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
1Pe 2:24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
1Pe 2:25 For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
1Jn_2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
1Jn_4:10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
In Christ, we are accepted in the beloved, we are sons, we have an inheritance, and, so much more. The bride (the church) unlike the lost, waits, yearns, and cries out desperately for the return of the One she loves (Rev_22:17)
To the born again ones, beloved of God:
Much Love and many blessings in Jesus Name,
Your brother Larry.
Salvation does not come by works but like all precious gifts from God it must be received by faith.
Eph 2:6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
Eph 2:7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Eph 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. Tit 3:4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
Tit 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Tit 3:6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
Tit 3:7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Eph 2:4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
Eph 2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved
Some had their fleshly efforts (man’s work at man’s leading) burned and yet are saved:
1Co 3:15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
1. So why the great focus on works???
There is to be a natural outflowing of this salvation and indwelling that in truth cannot be contained. Our works are to be the Father’s Works which He has in His great wisdom prepared for us (Eph 2:10). Works demonstrate outwardly what is going on inwardly:
Pro 20:11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
Luk_6:44 For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.
2. Works demonstrate an active living faith for true faith in Christ will always be reaching out in Love, touching and ministering to every needy soul. Head knowledge produces man’s work but true Spirit filled , living faith produces a living expression of the Father’s own heart.
Jas 2:18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
Jas 2:19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
Jas 2:20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
3. Works reveal Christ living in us; like Jesus we are led of, empowered by, and filled with the Holy Spirit; we do the Father’s works and speak the Father’s Words not our own.
1Co 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
1Co 3:12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
4. Will your works bring Him glory? Our works are to be the living expression of our lives as the Spirit of God fills us and shows Christ to a lost and dying world. Every believer’s works will be tried by God’s Holy Fire (Heb_12:29) for no flesh shall glory in His Presence (1Co_1:29). Every believer walking in tune with God’s own heart is completely dependent on the Holy Spirit (Rom_8:14 ) . What a wonderful day it will be when we cast these at the feet of the One we love.
1Co 3:13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.
1Co 3:14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
1Co 3:15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
Eph 1:12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ
5. The believer’s judgment
The believer’s judgment is different from that of the lost world. He, looking for his Lord’s return with joyful expectation, walking in union and communion with the Holy Spirit, will find his lamp is always filled with Oil. Our Lord bore our sin and because of this we are accepted in Christ and may enter freely, boldly, and joyfully into the most holy place to meet his Father.
.The believer facing god with a heart of faith in Christ will find His works judged for his sin has been judged in Christ and the believer will find no condemnation. (John 3:18, 5:24, 6:37, Rom. 5:1, 8:1, 1 Cor. 11:32)
If one be the youngest babe in Christ or the greatest Apostle there is but one leg to stand on when we see His face and that the shed blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ- it is in His righteousness that we stand:
2Co_5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
1Co_1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
Rom_3:22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
Rom_5:17 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
Rom_8:10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
1Pe 2:24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
1Pe 2:25 For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
1Jn_2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
1Jn_4:10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
In Christ, we are accepted in the beloved, we are sons, we have an inheritance, and, so much more. The bride (the church) unlike the lost, waits, yearns, and cries out desperately for the return of the One she loves (Rev_22:17)
To the born again ones, beloved of God:
- Read His Word daily asking our Teacher (the Holy Spirit) to give you revelation into that Word . Ask Him to show you how to apply it in your life and the lives of others.
- Pray without ceasing- have an attitude of prayer in all you do. Maintain a constant awareness of His nearness and His presence in your life.
- Worship Him with all your heart. Let go of all restraints, forget everyone and everything else around you as you press into His presence with a heart of Love. It is said that a choir’s physical heartbeat synchronizes as one when they are in worship and so it is in the spirit- worship Him with all your being and His heart’s desire will be your heart’s desire
Much Love and many blessings in Jesus Name,
Your brother Larry.
