[small voice in the wilderness]

annalex, "For we are his workmanship, created IN CHRIST Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." (Eph. 2:10).

How are we created IN CHRIST?

"But God, who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved:) and hath raised us up together and MADE US SIT TOGETHER IN HEAVENLY PLACES IN CHRIST JESUS." (Eph. 2:4-6).

We are In Christ the moment we are saved. We are created IN CHRIST unto good works. Not for salvation, that has ALREADY HAPPENED.

I must urge you to pray to God for understanding. The answers are there. They have been there all along. You just need to SEE what God plainly SAYS.

[annalex]

God indeed has quickened His Church but that does not mean you should disregard the command to walk in the good works that are prepared for you, for the purpose of your salvation.