But why cannot our good works be the whole or part of our righteousness before God?
Because the righteousness which can stand before the judgment-seat of God, must be perfect throughout and wholly conformable to the divine law; but even our best works in this life are all imperfect and defiled with sin.
Heidelberg Catechism Q. 62.
Salvation is by works. What???! It's true! Our salvation is by the works of Christ! Salvation is truly by the works of Christ on our behalf in his life, death, resurrection and ascension. Our Lord Jesus Christ fulfilled the Law on our behalf and merited eternal life by fulfilling the Law. Those who believe in him shall never perish, but have everlasting life!! Romans 10:4 says "For Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes." The Greek word 'telos' suggests the goal or purpose of the Law.
Graeme Goldsworthy
Our deeds are not the basis of our salvation, they are the evidence of our salvation. They are not foundation, they are demonstration".
John Piper (Future Grace, p. 364)
| Title |
Notes |
A Dialogue of Conflicting Concepts  |
Glen Barry - Wherein Grace and Works Are Seen Not to Mix In the Obtaining of Salvation |
| Sin - Salvation - Service |
Claude Duval Cole |
| A Treatise on Good Works (1520) |
Martin Luther |
| The Agreement of Salvation by Grace with Walking in Good Works |
Charles Spurgeon |
| Self-Effort |
J.C. Ryle |
| The Great Apostolic Anathema |
Phil Johnson (MP3) |
| Is Salvation Accomplished Wholly Without Human Effort? |
Bob Passantino |
| Faith and Works |
J. Gresham Machen |
| Trying to Be a Christian |
Jim Elliff |
| Heart Work |
A.W. Pink |
| Are Works Necessary for Salvation? |
Dr Joe Mizzi |
| The Christians Good Works |
John A. Kohler, III |
| How good do I have to be to go to heaven? |
John MacArthur, Jr. |
| Does the Promise Come by Faith or Works? |
Kim Riddlebarger |
| If by Faith, Then Not by Works |
Kim Riddlebarger |
| ZEALOUS IN GOOD WORKS |
Rev. Steven R. Key |
| Why the Law Was Given |
John Piper |
| Old Testament Salvation |
Jack C. Sofield |
| The boasted merit of works subversive both of the glory of God, in bestowing righteousness, and of the certainty of salvation |
John Calvin |
| The Good Samaritan |
Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry |
| DOES JAMES CONTRADICT PAUL? |
John Piper |
| Faith According to the Apostle James |
John F. MacArthur, Jr. |
| James and Paul on Justification |
John G. Reisinger |
| Faith & Works: Paul vs. James |
Gregory Koukl |
| Does James Contradict Paul Regarding Justification? |
Rev. Bryn MacPhail |
| Faith, Works, and the Apparent Controversy of Paul and James |
J.W. Carter |
| Salvation and Good Works |
Steven J. Cole |
| Faith and Works |
Paul Mizzi |
| The Inability of All Duties to Save |
Thomas Shepard |
| The Proper Purpose of Duties |
Thomas Shepard |
| Theology of Work |
Robert Reymond - A series on the theology and ethics of work. |
| The ‘Greater Works’ of the Believer According to John 14:12 (.pdf) |
Andreas J. Köstenberger |
| A Notch in the Belt |
TIm Challies |
| How Public Is the Gospel? |
Collin Hansen |
| Creeds and Deeds |
Michael S. Horton |
| The High Call of Service |
George Grant |
| Reformed, Young, and Motivated...But to What? |
Jonathan Gloundry |
| Following Jesus: What's Wrong and Right About the Imitation of Christ |
Michael S. Horton |
| Co-ordination of Grace and Duty |
Hugh Martin |
| Five Arguments Against Future Justification According to Works |
Rick Phillips |
| Roman Catholic Asks "Do Protestants Believe That True faith = Faith + Works?" |
John Hendryx Answers Roman Catholic |
| The Federal Vision Debate: The Covenant of Works - Covenant of Works Defended Part 1 (MP3) |
Jonathan Goundry - Unchainedradio |
| The Federal Vision Debate: The Covenant of Works - Covenant of Works Defended Part 2 (MP3) |
Jonathan Goundry - Unchainedradio |
| Repenting of our Good Works |
Thomas Watson & Joseph Alleine |
| The Relationship Between Faith and Works, Part 1 |
Jeremy T. Alder - A Comparison of James 2:24 and Ephesians 2:8-10 Part I |
| The Reformers on the Necessity for Repentance and Works |
William Webster |
| The Sin Of Resting In Duties (.pdf) |
Thomas Shephard |
| Merit of Good Works |
Dr. Ian R.K. Paisley |
| DEBATE Faith and Works in Justification |
John Martignoni v Joe Mizzi |
| Good Works and the Christian Life |
Kim Riddlebarger |
