What Grace Means (Part 2)

“What Grace Means (Part 2)”

Ephesians 2:8-10

May 10, 2009

 

8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (NIV)

 

What does “salvation” mean?

Greek “sozo” translated as “to save”, means to rescue from danger or destruction, to keep or preserve, to heal or restore to health.

 

Romans 6:1-2, 14, 23

 

Faith is a belief with a personal commitment.

 

Not that our faith merits the salvation in any way; it is simply the faculty by which we accept the salvation that God’s free grace has procured for us. –F.F. Bruce

 

What are some implications of salvation by grace?

1. All systems of trying to earn your salvation by being a good person or by keeping certain commands are ineffective.

2. The salvation that God offers can save anyone at any time.

3. God’s salvation is not by works, but works are an important part of the Christian life.

“Grace is opposed to earning, not effort.” –Dallas Willard

 

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