This has reference to what we do and are for Christ. The quality of our works is to be good.
1. Christ is our Example. "I have finished the work" (Jhn 17:4).
2. Faith is the principle. "If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham" (Jhn 8:39).
3. Love is the motive. "She hath wrought a good work" (Mat 26:10).
4. Word of God is our authority. "Let your light so shine…see your good works" (Mat 5:16).
5. Holy Spirit is our power. "Created in Christ Jesus unto good works" (Eph 2:10).
6. Good is their character. Dorcas—"Full of good works" (Act 9:36).
7. Evidence of faith in Christ. Rahab—"Justified by works" (Jam 2:25).
8. Tested at the judgment seat. "The fire shall try every man's work" (1Cr 3:13).