“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Equating faith with evidence is not an oxymoron Our Western culture has divorced faith from reality: truth, it says, is what we can discern with our five senses, while faith is just […]
Key Scripture: “Jesus called them together and said, ‘You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first […]
Toward a Practical Theology of Good Works Table of Contents Introduction Part 1: God and His Good Works, and How We Participate with Him in Them God and His Good Works in Creation God and His Good Works in Relation to the Fall God and His Good Works in Old […]
Key Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7: “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in him, being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing with gratitude.” Can you imagine a college or professional sports team […]
Toward a Practical Theology of Good Works Table of Contents Introduction Part 1: God and His Good Works, and How We Participate with Him in Them God and His Good Works in Creation God and His Good Works in Relation to the Fall God and His Good Works in Old […]
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2 “And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” One of the best ways to grow as a Christian man in our walk with the Lord is to develop strategic […]
Summary Reese begins with Paul’s final words in 2 Timothy 3:16–17, arguing that one of Scripture’s major purposes is to equip believers for “every good work.” To understand what Paul meant, Reese spent two years examining all of Scripture. His study shows that good works are a major biblical theme […]
Scripture Verse: Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” It takes courage to adopt and embody […]
Summary Reese explores what the Book of Revelation teaches about good (and bad works), showing that although Revelation discusses them briefly, its statements are profound and consistent with two major biblical themes: God knows our works intimately and God will judge every person according to their works. Reese emphasizes that […]
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15 From time to time I have had the opportunity speak and train in various non-Christian venues because it […]