Verses related to Works and Deeds
Meeting Date:
Friday, 24th July, 2.00pm
Theme:
Works and Deeds
Verse:
Acts 26:20 (NKJV) – (I declared) “that they should repent, turn to God, and do works befitting repentance.”
Note the NIV version has a subtle but marked difference – “I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds.”
Question:
Last week we saw that repentance and faith (turning to God) are essential for salvation. Is the third item included here (deeds/works) also essential for salvation?
If so, how do we reconcile that with the verses that contradict that?
If not, what do we make of the verses that command works?
What is your response to this verse? (either version)
What do you conclude from the other verses on the subject of works and deeds.
Related verses:
Deeds:
Luke 11:48, In fact, you bear witness that you approve the deeds of your fathers; for they indeed killed them, and you build their tombs.
Luke 23:41, And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.”
John 3:19-21, 19 And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”
John 8:41,42 41 You do the deeds of your father.” Then they said to Him, “We were not born of fornication; we have one Father—God.” 42 Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and came from God; nor have I come of Myself, but He sent Me.
Acts 7:22,24 22 And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and deeds. 24 And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended and avenged him who was oppressed, and struck down the Egyptian
Acts 9:36, At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.
Acts 19:18, And many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds.
Romans 2:5-6, the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, 6 who “will render to each one according to his deeds”:
Romans 3:20, Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
Romans 3:28, Therefore we conclude that a man is [a]justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.
Romans 8:13, For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
Romans 12:9-13, Behave Like a Christian: 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; 11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13 distributing to the needs of the saints, given[b] to hospitality.
Colossians 3:9, Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds,
2 Peter 2:8, (for that righteous man (Lot), dwelling among them, tormented his righteous soul from day to day by seeing and hearing their lawless deeds)—
2 John 1:11, for he who greets him (who transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ) shares in his evil deeds.
3 John 1:10, Therefore, if I come, I will call to mind his deeds which he does, prating against us with malicious words.
Jude 1:15, to execute judgment on all, to convict all who are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have committed in an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things which ungodly sinners have spoken against Him.”
Rev 2:6, But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
Rev 2:22, Indeed I will cast her into a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of [a]their deeds.
Rev 16:11, They blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and did not repent of their deeds.
Works
Matthew 5:16, Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Matthew 7:22, Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’
Matthew 11:2-6, 2 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he [a]sent two of his disciples … 4 Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: 5 The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them. 6 And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.”
Matthew 13:54, When He had come to His own country, He taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished and said, “Where did this Man get this wisdom and these mighty works?
Matthew 16:27, For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works.
Matthew 23:5, But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments.
John 6:28-29, Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God? 29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.”
John 7:7, The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me because I testify of it that its works are evil.
John 8:39, They answered and said to Him, “Abraham is our father.” Jesus said to them, “If you were Abraham’s children, you would do the works of Abraham.
John 10:25, 37, 25 Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in My Father’s name, they bear witness of Me., 37 If I do not do the works of My Father, do not believe Me;
John14:11-12, 11 Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves. 12 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.
Acts 7:41, And they made a calf in those days, offered sacrifices to the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands.
Acts 26:20, but declared first to those in Damascus and in Jerusalem, and throughout all the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent, turn to God, and do works befitting repentance.
Romans 4:2, 6, 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God…. 6 just as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works:
Romans 9:32, Why? Because they did not seek it by faith, but as it were, by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumbling stone.
Romans 11:6, And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.
Romans 13:12, The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
2 Cor 11:15, Therefore it is no great thing if his (Satan) ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.
Galatians 2:16, knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.
Galatians 3:2, 5, 2 This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? … 5 Therefore He who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you, does He do it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?—
Galatians 3:10-11, 10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them.” 11 But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for “the just shall live by faith.”
Galatians 5:19, Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness,
Eph 2:8-10, 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
Eph 5:11, And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.
Col 1:21, And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled
1 Tim 2:10, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.
1 Tim 5:25, Likewise, the good works of some are clearly evident, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden.
1 Tim 6:18, Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,
2 Tim 1:9, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began,
2 Tim 3:16-17, 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Titus 1:16, They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being [a]abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work.
Titus 2:7, in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility
Titus 2:14, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.
Titus 3:5, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,
Titus 3:8, … those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
Titus 3:14, And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful.
Heb 9:14, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
Heb 10:24, And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works,
James 2:14-26, [Faith Without Works Is Dead] 14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. 19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is [c]dead? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? 23 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was [e]accounted to him for righteousness.” And he was called the friend of God. 24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. 25 Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way? 26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
James 3:13, Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.
1 Peter 2:12, having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.
1 John 3:8, He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.
Rev 2:2, “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil
Rev 2:5, Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works,
Rev 20:12-13, 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. 13 The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works.