If We're Saved by Grace, Why Does It Matter What We Do?

Ephesians 2:10

As Christians, why do we do good works?

1. We are God’s workmanship.

2 Corinthians 5:16-17

2. It is God’s plan for us to do good works.

3. It glorifies God for us to do good works.

Matthew 5:14-16

Three main categories of good works:

1. Long-term planned (Titus 3:14)

            Career

            Taking care of family (1 Timothy 5:4-8)

Giving generously & wisely (Ephesians 4:28)

2. Short-term planned (1 Peter 4:10)

Volunteering in a ministry

            Mission trips (Ghana in Sept. for example)

            Special events

3. Daily situations

Acts 8:26-40, especially verse 29

John 10:27

Read “Teaching Servanthood” by Carolyn MacInnis