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Mar 29, 2024 · Ephesians 2:8–9 is a familiar passage dealing with God’s grace in the matter of salvation: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”
- Questions About Ephesians
Book of Ephesians - Bible Survey Who wrote the book of...
- Grace
The Bible says that we are saved by grace. The grace of God...
- Why is Faith Without Works Dead
James says, “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so...
- Reconciled
It could be said that the entire Bible is the story of...
- Questions About Ephesians
- Salvation Is Totally of God, Apart from Any Human Works Or Merit.
- God’s Gift of Salvation Is Received Through Faith alone.
- Salvation Results in A Life of Good Works.
- Conclusion
- Application Questions
Paul underscores the truth that no one can save himself by human effort. Just a few verses before, he stated twice that we all were dead in our sins (2:1, 5). Dead men can do absolutely nothing to remedy their condition. They can’t work toward being raised from the dead. They can’t pray for it. They can’t even muster up the faith to get raised from...
Saving faith is not a vague, general belief in God. Nor is it merely agreeing with certain facts. Saving faith has three elements:
We are saved by grace through faith apart from works, but the faith that saves always results in good works. G. H. Lang wrote (cited by F. F. Bruce, The Book of Acts[Eerdmans], p. 493), “None more firmly than Paul rejected works, before or after conversion, as a ground of salvation; none more firmly demanded good works as a consequence of salvation...
So the core message that we need to get across when we share the gospel is that God saves us apart from any human works by grace through faith, resulting in a life of good works. To share that message effectively, you have to get across to people some awareness of the grim truth that they are lost. Because of their sins, they are alienated from God...
Some would argue that fallen sinners can, on their own free will, choose to believe in Christ. What Scriptures refute this? Why is it important to refute it?How can we impress on lost people the serious place they are in before God without alienating them with a message of “hellfire and damnation”?Is it mixing works with grace to appeal to lost people to submit to Jesus as Lord? Why/why not? Give biblical support.Why does Paul state that God prepared our good works beforehand? What is his practical aim?- Acts 16:31. 31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” Read Chapter All Versions.
- Ephesians 2:8-9. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.
- Romans 10:9-10. 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
- Mark 16:16. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. Read Chapter All Versions.
For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned. And He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
Sep 29, 2022 · For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast (Ephesians 2:8–9). Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1)
Aug 29, 2021 · "To be saved" in the New Testament means "to be delivered out of danger into safety" and "to be made well or whole." The Greek word, sózó, translated as saved in Acts 16:31 occurs over 100 times in the New Testament ( Ref. 3 ).
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3 days ago · It is the redemptive act of God that offers forgiveness, reconciliation, and eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. In this blog post, we’ll explore verses about being saved, uncovering the transformative power and assurance of God’s saving grace.
