"Salvation is of the LORD." -Jonah 2:9

“ This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works . These things are good and profitable unto men.” -Titus 3:8 [KJV] There is often a disagreement among men about “good works.” Some saying that there is no such thing and others emphasizing or over-emphasizing them. What are we to think? We are to believe what God says about them. First, God says we are to “ be careful to maintain good works.” A good work has to have certain characteristics. It is not good if it is trusted in as a part of our justification before God , such are evil works. “ Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to H is mercy H e saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost” ( Titus 3: 5 ). No unbeliever does good works because good works rise out of heartfelt thanks for God saving us by grace in Christ alone. Then, all good work

“ Looking at my sin, I see Christ as my atonement and only Christ. Looking at God's law, I see Christ as my righteousness, my only righteousness. I'm not making up what I can't provide; He is my only righteousness. Looking at God's justice, He is my justification. Looking at death, He is my life. Looking at the grave, He is my resurrection. Looking at eternity, He is my hope.” - Gospel report by preacher Henry Mahan