Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation Letter toEphesians

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation Letter toEphesians

1. We are not saved by meritorious works

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation Letter toEphesians

1. We are not saved by meritorious works

“meritorious” – “deserving of reward or honor”

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation Letter toEphesians

1. We are not saved by meritorious works

“meritorious” – “deserving of reward or honor”

What will not save? “works…of yourselves” “result of works”

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation Letter toEphesians

1. We are not saved by meritorious works

“meritorious” – “deserving of reward or honor”

What will not save? “works…of yourselves” “result of works”

Because we are sinners -- (2:1,5)

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. We are not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE!

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. We are not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE!

“grace” – “unmerited favor” “good will, loving-kindness”

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. We are not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE!

“grace” – “unmerited favor” “good will, loving-kindness”(Eph. 2:1-10) – “rich in mercy” “you were dead”

“God… made you alive” “brought near by the blood of Christ”

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. We are not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE!

“grace” – “unmerited favor” “good will, loving-kindness”(Eph. 2:1-10) – “rich in mercy” “you were dead”

“God… made you alive” “brought near by the blood of Christ”

(Rom. 3:24)

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. We are not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE!

3. We are saved THROUGH FAITH

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. We are not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE!

3. We are saved THROUGH FAITH

“through” – “by, by the means of, reason by which something is or is not done”

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. We are not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE!

3. We are saved THROUGH FAITH

“through” – “by, by the means of, reason by which something is or is not done”

“faith” – “conviction of the truth of anything, belief”

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. We are not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE!

3. We are saved THROUGH FAITH

“through” – “by, by the means of, reason by which something is or is not done”

“faith” – “conviction of the truth of anything, belief”

Examining “Faith” throughout this letter:(1:15; 3:12; 3:17; 4:5; 4:13; 6:16; 6:23)

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. We are not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE!

3. We are saved THROUGH FAITH

“through” – “by, by the means of, reason by which something is or is not done”

“faith” – “conviction of the truth of anything, belief”

Examining “Faith” throughout this letter:(1:15; 3:12; 3:17; 4:5; 4:13; 6:16; 6:23)

Living, Active Trust in Jesus!

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. We are not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE!

3. We are saved THROUGH FAITH

4. We are saved BY WORKS

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. We are not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE!

3. We are saved THROUGH FAITH

4. We are saved BY WORKS

Paul Implores them to do the works of God: Eph. 4:1

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. We are not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE!

3. We are saved THROUGH FAITH

4. We are saved BY WORKS

Paul Implores them to do the works of God: Eph. 4:1He contrasts two paths we may take:

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. We are not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE!

3. We are saved THROUGH FAITH

4. We are saved BY WORKS

Paul Implores them to do the works of God: Eph. 4:1He contrasts two paths we may take:

Walking Unworthy: 4:17; 4:22; 4:29-30; 5:5-6

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. We are not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE!

3. We are saved THROUGH FAITH

4. We are saved BY WORKS

Paul Implores them to do the works of God: Eph. 4:1He contrasts two paths we may take:

Walking Unworthy: 4:17; 4:22; 4:29-30; 5:5-6Walking Worthy: 6:10-11, 16-17, 2:10

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. Not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. Saved by GOD’S GRACE!

3. Saved THROUGH FAITH

4. Saved BY WORKS

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. Not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. Saved by GOD’S GRACE!

3. Saved THROUGH FAITH

4. Saved BY WORKS

Illustrated in Noah:

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. Not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. Saved by GOD’S GRACE!

3. Saved THROUGH FAITH

4. Saved BY WORKS

Illustrated in Noah:God’s Grace – Gen. 6:8

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. Not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. Saved by GOD’S GRACE!

3. Saved THROUGH FAITH

4. Saved BY WORKS

Illustrated in Noah:God’s Grace – Gen. 6:8Noah’s Faith – Heb. 11:7a

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. Not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. Saved by GOD’S GRACE!

3. Saved THROUGH FAITH

4. Saved BY WORKS

Illustrated in Noah:God’s Grace – Gen. 6:8Noah’s Faith – Heb. 11:7aNoah’s Works – Heb. 11:7b

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. Not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. Saved by GOD’S GRACE!

3. Saved THROUGH FAITH

4. Saved BY WORKS

Illustrated in Noah:God’s Grace – Gen. 6:8Noah’s Faith – Heb. 11:7aNoah’s Works – Heb. 11:7b

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. Not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. Saved by GOD’S GRACE!

3. Saved THROUGH FAITH

4. Saved BY WORKS

Illustrated in Noah:God’s Grace – Gen. 6:8Noah’s Faith – Heb. 11:7aNoah’s Works – Heb. 11:7b

God’s Grace

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. Not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. Saved by GOD’S GRACE!

3. Saved THROUGH FAITH

4. Saved BY WORKS

Illustrated in Noah:God’s Grace – Gen. 6:8Noah’s Faith – Heb. 11:7aNoah’s Works – Heb. 11:7b

Works for God

God’s Grace

Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation

1. Not saved by meritorious works

Letter toEphesians

2. Saved by GOD’S GRACE!

3. Saved THROUGH FAITH

4. Saved BY WORKS

Illustrated in Noah:God’s Grace – Gen. 6:8Noah’s Faith – Heb. 11:7aNoah’s Works – Heb. 11:7b

Works for God

God’s Grace

Living Faith