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Works (Works of the Law)
In the Bible, a "work" is something that God does or something that a person does. “Works” are also called “deeds” or “acts.” The words “mighty works” are used to talk about miracles (see: Luke 10:13; 19:37; Acts 2:11; 8:13).
The words “works of the law” are used to talk about the things a person does to obey the law of Moses (see: Romans 3:20, 27-28; Galatians 2:16; 3:1-12).
See: Miracle; Law of Moses; Circumcise (Circumcision); Sabbath; Sacrifice
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When Paul taught about salvation, he talked about “works” and “works of the law.” He wanted people to know that a person cannot earn salvation by doing the works of the law (see: Ephesians 2:9; 2 Timothy 1:9). People can only be at peace with God by believing in Jesus.
A person is not able to do works that please God before they believe in Jesus. When a person believes in Jesus, the person receives the Holy Spirit. Then the Holy Spirit helps the person do good works (see: Romans 7-8).
See: Faith (Believe in); Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins); Sinful Nature; Indwelling of the Holy Spirit