Titus 2:13-14 "Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works."
Jesus coming to earth was not just to save us from Hell and damnation. Although that was certainly part of it, God takes it way past mercy and pours out His grace on us too. The mercy and grace of God didn't just save us from something bad, but they also saved us to and for something good.
By "something good" I'm referring to the good works that the Bible is always talking about. When people start talking about good works, a lot of Christians will get defensive and pull out Ephesians 2:8-9, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."
These are beautiful, 100% true verses. However, Paul continues in verse 10: "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."
After our transformative salvation, God has a plan for us. Something that He has saved us to and for. He has a specific plan for our time on this earth. That plan involves us being zealously doing good works.
What good works am I going to do today? Do I fully understand my complete salvation, that works do not save, but are rather a way to express my love and gratitude to God?
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