Faith and good works?
Jul 23rd, 2008 by Marky
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is a gift of God - not by works, so no one can boast” - Ephesians 2:8-9
Grace is something you receive but you don’t deserve. The salvation God offers is not free, though God offers it to us for free. Salvation has been paid for by the blood of Christ. He bore all our sins, past, present and future so that we may be able to join Him in paradise.
If you think that all the good works you do each day can bring you salvation, the shocking truth is no. It is only through our faith that we are saved. Faith in the saving power of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our good works springs from the fact that we are saved and not the other way around.
The only act that you can do is probably to accept Him as your Lord and Savior and ask Him to come into your life. If you so desire to be saved and have Christ in your life, this simple prayer will do you wonders in having just that.
Lord Jesus,
I am tired of living life on my own strength. I admit that I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. Help me turn away from sin and live a life of obedience to you.
Thank you for giving your life to me and paying the penalty of my sins. I now receive you as my Lord and Savior. Please come into my heart and take control of my life. Forgive me for all my sins and help me become the kind of person that God wants me to be.
May God be glorified always!!
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