In my last post I discussed how words and works are both effective ways to spread the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The best example I can provide for that point is the life of Jesus.
Dr. Winn Griffin summarizes the point this way: Remember, the words and works of Jesus are identical. There is no difference between them. The works have the exact same meaning as the words. The words of Jesus announce that the Kingdom of God is at hand. The works of Jesus demonstrate what the Kingdom of God is like. His preaching, teaching, parable telling, and healing ministry were announcements of the fact that the Kingdom had arrived and the Rule of God would destroy the rule of Satan. One might say that these works not only demonstrate the Kingdom, they are themselves the inbreaking of the Kingdom." - God's Epic Adventure (193)
So how does this play out for you? Do you emphasize words over works as a Christ follower, or vice versa?
1 comment:
Bryan
Methinks that on some levels this depends on 'how you're hardwired'. That said, too many of us find it easier to pay lip service than real service...
John V
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