WHAT WORKS ARE REQUIRED WITH OUR FAITH?
The ordinances of the Gospel, such as repentance, baptism and the laying on of hands, and all the works of righteousness God has commanded. Jesus says concerning repentance and baptism,
"Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." (Matthew 4: 17).
"Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." (Luke 13: 5).
"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved." (Mark 16: 16).
The Apostle Peter says,
"Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." (Acts 2: 38).
In regard to works of righteousness Christ says:
"Except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5: 20).
"He that endureth to the end shall be saved." (Matthew 10: 22).
Upon this subject the Apostle Peter writes:
"Add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity." (II Peter 1: 5-7).