1. But It Is a Good Work!
Eph 2:1-10

2. God And Good Good is defined by God and not by man - Jas 1:17
We were created for good works - Eph 2:10
The Israelites spent a period when they lost God’s word. They no longer knew what God wanted - 2 Kings 22:1-2, 10-17

3. God And Good
Even apostles had limits to their authority - 2 Cor 10:17-18
Men can easily stumble
Instead, God has given us everything we need to know - 2 Pet 1:2-4

4. Issues
Starting in the 1940's there was a push to get churches to get involved in “good” works. There were several similar issues that arose at the same time, but the one that was pushed hardest dealt with orphan’s homes

5. Issues
A similar issue arose about the same time: churches financially supporting schools
Teaching the gospel IS a good work but…

6. God has done His part. Have you done yours?
God's Plan of Salvation
GOD'S PART
The great love of God for man (Jn 3:16)
He gave His Son, Jesus Christ, as the Saviour (Lk 19:10)
Sent the Holy Spirit as a guide (Jn 16:13)
Gave the Gospel as "the power" unto salvation (Rom 1:16)
Provided atonement by the blood of Christ (Rom 5:9)
MAN'S PART
Hear the Gospel (Rom 10:17, Jn 8:32)
Believe the Gospel (Heb 11:6, Jn 20:31)
Repent of past sins (Lk 13:3, Acts 17:30)
Confess faith in Jesus Christ (Rom 10:10, Matt 10:32)
Be Baptized (Gal 3:27, Mk 16:16, Acts 2:38)
Be faithful unto death (Rev 2:10)
God has done His part. Have you done yours?