Life Group Questions

2. What does it mean that God wants his people to bear fruit? How exactly do we bear fruit that honors God (cf. John 15:1-5)? Briefly describe the connection in John 15 between the vine and the branches and how that applies to us as Christians.

3. Why is the work of Christ necessary for us to do good works (cf. Ephesians 2:8-10)? What does it mean to be zealous for good works (cf. Titus 2:11-14)? Would you describe yourself as zealous for good works? How can we grow in our passion for good works (cf. Colossians 1:9-10)?

4. Why are lost people incapable of doing good works (cf. Psalm 53:3)? What is the role of the Spirit in our doing good works (cf. Acts 1:8)? Does God working in us to both will and do His good pleasure make us robots (cf. Philippians 2:12-13)? Explain.

5. In what way do works and faith complement one another (cf. James 2:14-18)? What does it mean to let our light shine (cf. Matthew 5:14-16)? What is the purpose and end goal of letting our light shine? How well is your light shining to those around you?

6. Read the following passages and provide at least two observations about our responsibility toward good works: 1Timothy 6:18; Titus 2:7-8; 3:14; Hebrews 10:24-25.