The Nature and Necessity of Good Works (Ephesians 2:10) | Jonathan Edwards

Reformed Thinking · Apr 28, 2026 · 38m · transcript

Deep Dive into The Nature and Necessity of Good Works (Ephesians 2:10) by Jonathan EdwardsIn "The Nature and Necessity of Good Works," Jonathan Edwards explores the definition, requirements, and necessity of good works based on Ephesians 2:10. Good works encompass both inward graces of the soul, such as love and reverence for God, and the outward actions that visibly demonstrate these internal virtues.For a work to be genuinely good, several qualifications must be met. First, the individual performing the work must be reconciled to God, finding their acceptance through the righteousness of…