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Statement of Beliefs:
Works can be a Visible Sign

December 28, 2013

We have started a discussion regarding a Statement of Beliefs for those who identify as First-Century Apostolic Christians, those of us who believe our practices are closely aligned to the practices of the first-century church. We began to look at how we believe that Christian faith includes a life of faith with works and that to live a live with one without the other is dead. Last week, we examined our belief that all men are judged according to works. Today we will study the following belief:

We believe that works can be a visible sign to others that glorifies God.

Consider these verses:

Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Our works when visible to others make it easier for them to glorify God.

John 10:38
But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.

Our works can make it possible for others to believe, just as the works of Jesus made it possible for others to believe him.

1 Timothy 5:24-25
Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after. Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

The good works of some are so easy to see that these cannot be hidden.

James 3:13
Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

Our works when coupled with meekness indicate to others that have wisdom and knowledge.

Living a life of faith and works as a Christian includes recognizing that works can be a visible sign to others. There is much more to explore regarding this topic. A Statement of Beliefs is not intended to fully represent all of our beliefs, and is intended to provide a reasonable summary so that others can succinctly understand what we believe. It can also provide us with a reflective consideration of our own religious faith. The more we understand who we are and what we believe, the more we can help others understand who we are and what we believe, the more we will be able to celebrate what is good, embrace what is good, and do what is good.

All verses are from the King James Version.
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