Are deeds “necessary” for raising the dead and freeing the enslaved? From the standpoint of the Spirit’s work, no. From the standpoint of Christianity’s public credibility, generally yes. The Spirit’s work will produce evidence in our deeds. And every good deed becomes one more witness who testifies on behalf of the gospel’s truth and power.
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Page 86 Ac 18:21 But as he left, he promised, "I will come back if it is God’s will." Then he set sail from Ephesus. Ac 21:14 When he would not be dissuaded, we gave up and said, "The Lord’s will be done." Jas 4:15 Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that." Ro 1:10 And I pray that now at last by God’s will the way may be opened for me to come to you. Ro 9:19 One of you will say to me: "Then why does God still blame us? For who resists his will?" Ro 15:32 So that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed. 1Co 4:19 But I will come to you very soon, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only how these arrogant people are talking, but what power they have. 1Co 16:7 I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. 1Pe 3:17 It is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. God’s Moral Will: His Perfect Will – His Revealed Will Ezr 10:11 Now make confession to the LORD, the God of your fathers, and do his will. Separate yourselves from the peoples