Dictionary of Bible Themes Although human activity cannot merit eternal redemption, work done in this life may, with God's enabling, substantially reflect the divine ideal, in anticipation of the perfect service of heaven. Ephesians 2:8-9Human work cannot merit redemption 2 Timothy 1:9Titus 3:4-5 John 17:4 Jesus Christ's finished work secures redemption See also John 4:34; 19:30Hebrews 9:12 James 2:14 Faith leads believers to perform good works See also Matthew 7:16-20; 12:33Luke 3:8-9 Romans 2:13 Hebrews 6:10-12 James 2:17-26 Proverbs 10:4; 14:23 Redeemed workers fulfil God's purpose in work Galatians 6:9By applying biblical virtues in employment Colossians 4:1Ecclesiastes 9:10 Titus 2:7-8; 3:8 By the pursuit of excellence 1 Peter 2:12,15Romans 12:1 1 Corinthians 7:24; 10:31 By doing their work as those responsible to God Ephesians 6:7Colossians 3:23 Colossians 3:23-24 Work done, as for the Lord, will be rewarded by the Lord See also 2 Chronicles 31:21Matthew 25:21 1 Corinthians 15:58 Revelation 22:3 Work will continue in the life to come See also Matthew 25:21,23Luke 19:17,19 See also 2321 Christ as redeemer5840 eagerness 6669 grace & salvation 6720 redemption 7160 servants of the Lord 8275 honesty 8345 servanthood & worship 8442 good works 8459 perseverance 8774 legalism 9413 heaven, inheritance |
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