The Jimmy Akin Podcast #045 Good Works on Judgment Day! - Jimmy Akin
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Aug 4, 2025 Explore the captivating relationship between faith and good works, especially in the context of Judgment Day. Discover how Scripture emphasizes love alongside faith and its significance in salvation. Delve into the meanings behind the biblical parable of the sheep and the goats, framing good deeds as essential for eternal rewards. Challenge traditional beliefs with fresh interpretations of Romans 2, advocating for a more inclusive understanding of judgment. Ultimately, see how genuine faith naturally produces good works reflecting true commitment to Christ.
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Faith and Good Works Interconnected
- Faith alone is insufficient for salvation; it must be faith formed by love.
- Good works flow naturally from a justified and sanctified life, embodying faith working through love.
Good Works and Judgment Day
- Jesus teaches in Matthew 25 that eternal life is a reward for good works.
- Good works done for neighbors are counted as done for Jesus, thereby granting inheritance of the kingdom.
Read Scripture on Its Own Terms
- Don't reinterpret clear biblical passages to avoid the plain meaning of good works leading to eternal life.
- Read Scripture on its own terms instead of forcing alien frameworks onto the text.
