Ephesians 2:10 “created in Christ Jesus unto good works”.

Introduction: Good works can stem from helping a little old lady cross the road to donating a lung for another person and everything in-between. Giving your time, your money, helping others, door knocking, taking lunch to a sic person, visiting the homeless, visiting the nursing home, helping someone move, visit the poor, etc. This lesson will show us that good works are a good thing and should be present in the life of a Christian.

The good works of a Christian:

Are a result of Being Saved- Ephesians 2:8-9 / James 2:17. We’re not mormons, JW’s, or Catholics.

Should be Prepared- II Timothy 2:20-21. Must purge (cleanse or purify by separating) himself and be sanctified. Depart from Iniquity. Vs 21 “flee”.

• II Timothy 3:17 You won’t be ready if you're with the bad crowd.
• Looking for an opportunity to good works.

Are a Good Pattern to Others- Pattern (sample). Titus 2:7/ Acts 9:36 This woman was known and put here for a reason.

Are to be done Passionately- Titus 2:14 “Zealous of good works”. With passion or eagerness.

Are to be Maintained- Titus 3:1, 8, 14 (maintain- to hold, keep, not allowed to fair or decline). This is a daily thing. Keep going to church, keep being in fellowship with believers, don’t let down or let it wain. Pedal to the metal regarding good works.

Will Provoke Others- Hebrews 10:24 “to provoke unto love and to good works”. (to call to action, to excite, to stir up).

• Have friends that stir you up to good works not bad works.

Conclusion: Be full of good works until you die or the Lord Jesus Christ returns and you will please God.