Sanctification and Good Works

The subject of good works is often considered under the heading of sanctification. Article 24 of the Belgic Confession, for example, is entitled "Of Man's Sanctification and Good Works." When God sanctifies us, He causes us willingly to perform good works. In fact, if God did not sanctify us, we would be completely unable to do good works. It is only by the sanctifying grace of God that we are able to begin to perform the works that are pleasing to our God. This truth concerning the...