Good Works, the Purpose of Scripture

I. Scripture Explains Good Works
II. Scripture Enables Good Works

All Our Righteousnesses as Filthy Rags

I. The Meaning
II. The Consequences
III. The Hardening

Implanted Into Christ

I. The Rich Meaning
II. The Certain Fruits
III. The Commanded Works

Two Impossibilities Regarding the Believer’s Good Works

Bible Text: John 15:1-17 | Preacher: Rev. Angus Stewart | Series: Justification and Good Works, Lord’s Day 24 | I. They Are Part of Our Righteousness Before God
II. We Will Not Perform Them

Fruit-Bearing Branches

Bible Text: John 15:1-17 | Preacher: Rev. Angus Stewart | Series: Justification and Good Works, Lord’s Day 24 | I. United to the Vine
II. Pruned by the Vinedresser
III. Abiding in the Vine

Are Man’s Good Works His Righteousness Before God?

I. Who Believes This?
II. Why Are They Wrong?
III. What Arguments Do They Offer?

Understanding Good Works

I. They Cannot Contribute to Justification
II. They Do Not Merit
III. They Are Fruits of Thankfulness

Good Works and Salvation by Grace Alone

I. The Standard of Good Works
II. The Reward of Good Works
III. The Certainty of Good Works

“Good Works” Versus Justification by Faith Alone

I. Aren’t Good Works Included in Justification?
II. Don’t Good Works Merit Justification?
III. Doesn’t Justification Make Men Careless of Good Works?

The Place of Good Works in the Covenant

I. Not a Prerequisite to the Covenant
II. A Blessing in the Covenant
III. A Sure Fruit of the Covenant