Sacred Roots Workshop

166 Sacred Roots Workshop: Retr ieving the Great Tradi t ion in the Contemporary Church

2. Through our good works, we bear witness to the presence of the reign of God in the here and now.

a. In the way we care for one another, John 13.34-35

b. In the way we live out the Good News of the Kingdom in justice and mercy with each other, John 17.21-23

c. In the way we do good to others of the household of faith, Gal. 6.7-10

3. Through our preaching of the Good News and discipling , we bear witness to Christ and his Kingdom.

a. We announce the Good News of the Kingdom, ministering the Gospel of reconciliation, 2 Cor. 5.18-21.

b. We make disciples of all nations in the place where the Lord has planted us, ministering to those whom he has given us, Matt. 5.13-16; 28.18-20.

B. Good works, hospitality, and generosity: the practical outworking of authentic Christian faith

1. Good works, Eph. 2.10 – For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them (cf. Matt. 5.16; 2 Cor. 9.8; Col. 1.10; 2 Thess. 2.17; 1 Tim. 2.10; 1 Tim. 5.10; 2 Tim. 2.21; Titus 3.8; 2.14).