Rev. Robert J. Smith Pastor Colonial Hills Baptist Church Sermon Series: The Five Solas Sola Gratia – Grace Alone “Saved by Grace” Rev. Robert J. Smith Pastor Colonial Hills Baptist Church

Ephesians 2:4-6 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

Ephesians 2:7-9 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Ephesians 2:10 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:4-10 (KJV)

The Five Solas Sola Gratia – Grace Alone Sola Fide – Faith Alone Solus Christus – Christ Alone Sola Scriptura – Scripture Alone Soli Deo Gloria – Glory of God Alone

2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. 2 Timothy 4:22 The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Revelation 22:21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

Everything Begins with God God’s Work Everything Begins with God World Begins with God – Genesis 1:1 (Creation) In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

Everything Begins with God God’s Work Everything Begins with God  Word Begins with God – 2 Timothy 3:16 (Inspiration) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Everything Begins with God God’s Work Everything Begins with God  Work Begins with God – John 6:29 (Salvation) Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.

God made us alive together with Christ God’s Work God made us alive together with Christ  Quickened – Ephesians 2:1   And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;

God made us alive together with Christ God’s Work God made us alive together with Christ  With Christ – Colossians 2:13   And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;

God made us alive together with Christ God’s Work God made us alive together with Christ  By His Spirit – 1 Peter 3:18   For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

God’s Motive Not our works Scripture – Titus 3:5   Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

Scripture – Ephesians 2:4 God’s Motive His Mercy  Scripture – Ephesians 2:4   But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us.

God’s Motive His Love Scripture – John 3:16   For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

God’s Motive His Love Scripture – Romans 5:8   But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Scripture – Ephesians 2:10 God’s Purpose Good works Scripture – Ephesians 2:10   For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

God’s Purpose Good works Scripture – Matthew 5:16   Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

God’s Purpose Good works Scripture – 1 Peter 2:12   Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

How will you respond?