Good Works

Human good done in our own strength is unacceptable to God. Only divine good produced by the Holy Spirit is acceptable.

Human Good vs Divine Good

Isaiah 64:6 — "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags."

Ephesians 2:10 — "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."

Human Good Cannot Save

Titus 3:5 — "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us."

Divine Good Brings Rewards

1 Corinthians 3:11-15 — "For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ... If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward."