Yes, God expects believers to work for rewards and grow in grace after salvation.
Scripture and Les Feldick agree that while salvation is entirely a free gift, received by faith alone, God's expectation for believers after salvation is that they engage in good works, grow in knowledge, and live a life that brings honor and glory to God. This is not for salvation but for reward and testimony.
1 Corinthians 3:9 — This verse directly states that believers are God's laborers and husbandry, showing God's expectation of work after salvation.
The Bible teaches that salvation is a free gift, not of works, as seen in Romans 6:23: 'For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.' This gift is received by faith alone, and no amount of work can earn it. However, after salvation, God expects believers to engage in good works. In 1 Corinthians 3:9, Paul writes, 'For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.' This indicates that believers are called to work alongside God, building His kingdom. Also, 1 Corinthians 9:24 speaks of running a race, implying effort and discipline in the Christian life. Furthermore, 2 Corinthians 5 speaks of the believer's future reward and responsibility, emphasizing that our works after salvation will be evaluated. The Bible consistently shows that while salvation is free, the life that follows should be marked by growth, obedience, and good works that glorify God.
Les Feldick emphasizes a clear distinction: salvation is 100% a free gift of God's grace, received by faith alone, with no contribution from human effort. He states, 'You work absolutely not at all for salvation. It's all of grace by faith plus nothing.' However, once a person is saved, God expects them to 'work for reward' (Clip 6). This work involves growing in grace and knowledge (Clip 4), manifesting saving faith through good works (Clip 1), and living a life that brings honor and glory to God (Clip 2). Les uses the analogy of believers as 'worker bees' for the Kingdom (Clip 6). Furthermore, God expects believers to withdraw from worldly appetites (Clip 3) and to be a testimony to others, with a concern for the lost (Clip 7). Les also notes that the reward for believers is not just mansions in glory but places of responsibility in the heavenlies (Clip 0).
No, they are entirely different. Les Feldick is clear that salvation is a free gift and no one can work for it. But after salvation, God expects believers to work for rewards. In Clip 6, he says, 'You work absolutely not at all for salvation. It's all of grace by faith plus nothing. But once we've entered in to that glorious salvation experience, then God expects us to work for reward.' This working is for enhancing God's work and bringing glory to Him.
Les Feldick teaches that after salvation, believers are expected to 'withdraw from the world and all of its appetites' (Clip 3). They are also to 'begin to grow in grace and in knowledge and in wisdom' (Clip 4). Additionally, they are to be a testimony to others, having 'a concern for lost people' (Clip 7). All of these are part of the good works that manifest saving faith.
According to Les Feldick, the reward is not primarily mansions or streets of gold, but 'places of responsibility in the heavenlies.' In Clip 0, he explains that the church age believers will rule the heavenlies, while Israel will have the earth. This indicates a role of responsibility and authority for believers in the heavenly realm.
Reward of Responsibility
Les describes the reward for believers as places of responsibility in the heavenlies, not just earthly treasures.
Good Works Follow Salvation
Les clarifies that good works and manifestation of saving faith are expected after justified by faith, but not as a means of salvation.
God's Expectation
Les references 1 Corinthians 3:9 to show that God expects believers to be laborers together with Him.
Withdrawal from World
God expects believers to withdraw from the world's appetites as a natural consequence of salvation.
Growth in Grace
Believers are expected to grow in grace and knowledge, becoming good citizens as a visible result of salvation.
Learning and Growing
After becoming a child of God, believers are expected to learn and grow in understanding of God's work.
Work After Salvation
Les explains that while salvation is by grace alone, after entering that salvation, God expects believers to work for rewards, not for salvation.
Testimony and Concern
Believers are expected to be busy as testimonies and have concern for lost people.
Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
This verse contrasts the earned wage of sin with the free gift of salvation, underscoring that salvation is not earned.
1 Corinthians 3:9: For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.
This verse shows that believers are God's co-workers, indicating a role of active work after salvation.
1 Corinthians 9:24: Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
This verse illustrates the need for purposeful effort in the Christian life to obtain a prize or reward.
Yes, Les Feldick teaches that while salvation is by grace alone, after salvation God expects believers to engage in good works, grow in grace, and bring glory to God. This is not for salvation but for reward and testimony.
According to Les Feldick, the reward is not just earthly treasures but places of responsibility in the heavenlies. He believes that church age believers will rule the heavenlies, while Israel will have the earth.
Yes, the Bible speaks of rewards for believers. For example, 1 Corinthians 3:9 calls believers 'labourers together with God,' and 1 Corinthians 9:24 speaks of running a race to obtain a prize. Les Feldick emphasizes this concept.
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