Zealous for Good Works

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Zealous for Good Works

• Titus 214

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Introduction

• We seek salvation through Christ, but we should
  also consider what He wants us to do with the
  life that He gives us.
• Our culture believes that God should serve us and
  accomplish our will.
• Paul reminds us in Titus 214 that we were
  purchased to serve Him through good works.
• Let us consider how we can fulfill the purpose
  for which we have been purchased.

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His Own Special People

• God had a purpose for sending His Son
• Eph. 210 we are His workmanship, created for
  good works.
• 2 Cor. 98 Gods grace makes us sufficient for
  every good work.
• 2 Tim. 221 Cleans from sin in order to be
  prepared for every good work.
• Titus 38 True faith in God maintains good works

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His Own Special People

• God had a purpose for sending His Son
• Good works are the result of righteousness
• While sin remained, our works could not be
  accepted by God.
• But Jesus purifies us, making us acceptable.
• If we are cleansed by the blood of Christ, then
  our lifes purpose is to bear fruit for God (Rom.
  622).

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What Are Good Works?

• Good works are not defined by the world.
• We do not decide which works are good.
• Eph. 210 They were defined by God before
  creation.
• Heb. 1320-21 Biblical definition for good
  work is will of God.
• 2 Tim. 316-17 Scriptures equip us for every
  good work.
• Col. 19-10 Only fruitful when we seek knowledge.

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What Are Good Work?

• Good works are not defined by the world.
• They are defined in the Bible
• Consist of both spiritual and physical works
• Heb. 1315 Fruit of lips, and to share
• Gal. 522-23 Fruit of the Spirit
• Phil. 416 Supporting the gospel
• 2 Cor. 91 Ministering to needs of the saints
• Gal. 610 Every opportunity to do good
• Titus 314 Meet every urgent need

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Essential Nature of Good Works

• Not worldly religion
• Religion outward expression of piety.
• Religion of some consists of traditions and
  rituals.
• James 126-27 True religion consists of helping
  those in need (such as widows and orphans).
• Such religion is individual, to be done in daily
  life.
• Heb. 1024-25 When we come together we gain
  knowledge and motivation for good works.
• If we do not work in daily lives, collective
  worship is useless.

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Essential Nature of Good Works

• Not worldly religion
• Jesus emphasized bearing fruit
• Matt. 513 Tasteless salt good for nothing.
• Matt. 514-16 Light not for hiding.
• Matt. 719 Trees must bear fruit.
• Mark 419 Unfruitful seed is choked by cares.
• Luke 1222ff No fruit to God, no life with Him.

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Essential Nature of Good Works

• Not worldly religion
• Jesus emphasized bearing fruit
• The Vine and the Branches (John 151-8)
• Branches are part of the vine for the purpose of
  bearing fruit.
• If branches do not bear fruit, worthless to the
  Vine we will be cut off.
• But if we bear fruit our fruit is precious in the
  sight of God.

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Conclusion

• For many, we need to rethink our purpose as
  Christians.
• We were purchased so that we may fill our lives
  with good works and bear fruit for God in
  righteousness.
• Titus 314 And let our people also learn to
  maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that
  they may not be unfruitful.
• Are you willing to learn?