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What role do good works play in the life of a justified believer?

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Good works are the fruit of justification, confirming faith and obedience to Christ.

While good works do not contribute to justification, they are a necessary evidence of a genuine faith. Ephesians 2:10 states, 'For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.' This indicates that good works arise as a response to the grace received through justification. As believers realize their acceptance in Christ, they are transformed to live according to His will, demonstrating their faith through actions consistent with their new identity. Therefore, good works do not merit justification; rather, they validate it.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:10, James 2:17

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