SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH (Ephesians 2:1-10)

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Braggs Church Of Christ

Advertisements

Why we believe one is not saved by faith only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only FaithOnly.

By Whom & By What Are We Saved?

Why I Am A Member Of The church of Christ

Salvations Sure Plan The Biblical Record Of Noah & The Flood.

Matthew 22:42 42 What think ye of Christ? Whose son is He? Matthew 16:13.

"Lord, If You Are Willing" Text Text Mark 1:40-45 Mark 1:40-45.

What role does the Holy Spirit play in our conversion? How does he do what he does?

Matt.7:15-20– 15 Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. 16 By their fruits ye shall know them.

“Therefore Be Imitators Of God As Dear Children” Ephesians 5:1

Gods Comprehensive Forgiveness Psalms 103:12 Isaiah 1:18 Isaiah 43:25 Micah 7:19 Psalms 103:12 Isaiah 1:18 Isaiah 43:25 Micah 7:19.

Just Accept Jesus As Your Personal Savio Just Accept Jesus As Your Personal Savior.

THE EVIDENCE OF PARDON I. THE VALUE OF EVIDENCE, Acts 1:3 II. IS KNOWLEDGE POSSIBLE? Job 19:25; Acts 2:36; 2Cor. 5:1; 1Jno. 3:2; 2:3 III. PARDON EXPLAINED,

SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH Eph. 2:8, For by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not of.

A L ESSON FROM THE 5 W S. I NTRODUCTION We have all heard of the 5 Ws in school that are designed to help us write I would like to use the 5 Ws to help.

God Keeps Us From Falling. Our Salvation God’s interest, Rom. 8:31-39 God’s interest, Rom. 8:31-39 God is able to guard us from falling, Jude God.

THREE ANSWERS TO ONE QUESTION?. I. THE QUESTION, Acts 16:30.

God Shut the Door! Genesis 7:16. Longsuffering of God 1 Peter 3:20 Gen 6:5, 9-12, 22 When Noah and his family entered the ark, God shut the door! Gen.

To call to mind...to remind oneself of...to be mindful of" (Vine) Keep in mind, keep in memory, always thoughtful of 2.

Mans Fallen Condition Understanding Mans Need For The Gospel.

The Way of Man Jeremiah 10: Jeremiah 10:23 O LORD, I know the way of man is not in himself; it is not in man who walks to direct his own steps.

JUSTIFICATION. JUSTIFICATION 1. to prove or show to be just, or conformable to law, right, justice, propriety, or duty; to defend or maintain; to vindicate.

Sin Will Always… Judges 16. SIN Sin is deceitful, Heb. 3:12-13 Sin never delivers what it offers, Heb. 11:25; 2 Pet. 2:17-19 Example: Samson, Heb. 11:32.

Jesus invited it, Jno 8:46 Come and see! Encouraged, Matt 28:5-6 Not afraid of it, Jno 3:21 Give answer, 1 Pet 3:15 Come and See 1.

Created for Good Works Ephesians 2: Good Works…  Are not the source (means) of our salvation – Eph. 2:8-9  Are the result of being saved in Christ.

“What right do you have to declare My statutes?” 50:16 You hate instruction and cast off My word, 50:17 You practice sin upon sin, 50:18-20 “You thought.

Keep Them from the Evil One. For their protection from Satan – They had received, believed and kept God’s word, 17:6-8 Father: “keep” them “through Your.

A Striking Contrast New Testament Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits.

All Faith is Not the Same (What kind is yours?) -Different faiths on display, Jno. 12: Saved through faith, Ephesians 2:8 -Access into grace, Romans.

We Wish to See Jesus (2) John 12: We Can Only See Jesus by Faith “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (Jno. 20:29) “…whom.

The Son of God Relationship with God Character reveals God.

1 “I Can’t Help Myself!” Deception: Man is viewed as only a biological organism that is acted on by biological and social forces rather than as an agent.

Why do you marvel at this? So when Peter saw it, he responded to the people: “Men of Israel, why do you marvel at this?” (Acts 3:12)

THE WORK AT ANTIOCH. I. WORKED ACCORDING TO ABILITY, Acts 13:1-3 A. "Ministered," v. 3; Eph. 4:11-13; 1 Pet. 4:11; 1 Cor. 12: 14-22; Matt. 25:15, 21,

The Messiah’s Messenger Matthew 3. 2 John the Baptist A Hero of Faith, Luke 1:13-16 Great in God’s sight Filled with the Holy Spirit Turned many in Israel.

Miracles In the New Testament. 2 What is a Miracle? “works of a supernatural origin and character, such as could not be produced by natural agents and.

“Thus far the Lord has helped us”

“And, Ye Fathers... ” Ephesians 6:1-5 Three Things God Wants A Father To Be One, A Follower of Christ (1 Timothy 2:4). Two, A Faithful Husband (Ephesians.

IS GOD GOING TO SAVE ALL? Most Have Misconception— “All Going To Heaven... …By Different Routes...Just Be Sincere.” Most Who Say It Don’t Believe It! Their.

WHAT WE MUST BELIEVE TO BE SAVED. BELIEF IS NECESSARY FOR SALVATION Hebrews 11:1,6 necessary to please God Must believe that He is (but not enough James.

Better Than Angels Hebrews 1:4-9. Who Are We Talking About? Heb. 1:1-3 Heb. 2:1-4.

Living Things. 2 Life is a gift from God, Acts 17:25 (Isa. 42:5)Life is a gift from God, Acts 17:25 (Isa. 42:5) Jesus Christ, the Son of God, offers us.

Where Jesus Is John 14:1-6 Philippians 1: Where Christ Is Peace is found in absolute trust, 14:1 His word and work is the basis for our faith, 14:2-3.

Will You Be Persuaded To Repent? Luke 16:31. Torment and Tragedy Opportunities lost Sin brings eternal agony Wicked man who will be forever miserable.

False doctrine of total hereditary depravity Coupled with false definitions of the gospel and man’s responsibility to it Deny plain Bible passages about.

God’s word is Scripture – communication with man 2 Tim. 3:16-17 inspiration, profitable, equips us, complete 2 Pet. 1:19-21 not human will, moved by God.

1 WORKS  What kind of works are in NT?  Do any works justify a sinner?  Can we tell the difference? Romans 4:4-5; 11:6 James 2:24.

A Study of Psalm 71. Delivers me (v. 2, 4) – Col. 1:13; 2 Pet. 2:7-9 Rescues me (v. 2) – 1 Cor. 10:13; 2 Tim. 2:26 Hears me (v. 2) – 1 John 5:14-15; 1.

Colossians 1: As Lord, Jesus Has Authority – An Extensive Reach Over All (1:15-18) As Lord, Jesus Has Authority – An Extensive Reach Over All (1:15-18)

2 Timothy 1:1-5.. A Dwelling Faith A Dwelling Faith – Faith Comes When the Word Comes (Rom. 10:17) – Faith Builds When the Word Builds (Acts 20:32 + Jude.

Proverbs 4:  Right way, Jno. 14:6; Matt. 7:13-14  Possible to be on wrong way, v. 13  Possible to be on right way, v. 14 How do you know whether.

By the Grace of God Titus 3:4-8. Grace and Works Grace is a gift, undeserved and unmerited Grace is a gift, undeserved and unmerited Grace and works greatly.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit Spiritual Inventory Review Bible Study Bishop, Dr. William B. Smith, Sr.

Can One Be Saved Outside The Church?. Can One Be Saved Outside The Church?

Saved By… 1 Corinthians 15:2 Saved by… Faith Ac. 16:31; Ro. 10:9 Blood of Jesus Ro. 5:9; Mt. 26:28 Gospel 1 Cor. 15:1,2; Ro. 1:16 Grace Eph. 2:5,8; 1.

The P______ and M_______ of the Holy Spirit. The Person and M________ of the Holy Spirit.

“Stop trying to make it to heaven!” John 6:25-29.

Company LOGO The Work of the Local Church EVANGELISM (Bible Authority, Part 15)

The Barnabas Factor Acts 4: “B” is for benevolent Acts 4:37; Acts 2:45; Lk. 18:18-25 Levites - Deut. 12:12, 19; 14:27, 29; 16:11; 18:8; 26:12, 13.

Why Jesus Came to Earth Luke 19:1-10.

God’s Majesty and Greatness I. J OB NEEDED TO LEARN THAT OUR G OD IS A GREAT AND MAJESTIC G OD !   Notice how God shows His greatness as He questions.

1 Cor 7:17-24 THE DIVORCED AND REMARRIED WHO WOULD COME TO GOD.

A Study In Acts 2:1-47.  Holy Spirit Baptism On All The Believers  Acts 1: Believers. Vs.26-2:4, vs.7, vs.14  The Promise of the Kingdom Being.

God’s Plan for Saving Man For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. (Titus 2:11) Men teach many conflicting ideas about salvation.

The Grace Of God.

om Alive in the Lord Ephesians 2:1-9.

Believe The Gospel message – “Preached Jesus” (Acts 8:35, Isa. 53:6-8, Mk. 16:15-16, Rom. 10:11-17, Acts 16:30-32) If you believe…

Saved by Grace through Faith

Please Turn To: Ephesians 2:1-10. Please Turn To: Ephesians 2:1-10.

Presentation transcript:

SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH (Ephesians 2:1-10)

SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH (Ephesians 2:1-10) I. "DEAD IN TRESPASSES AND SINS" (v. 1) A. "Trespasses" and "sins,” Rom. 3:23 A. "Trespasses" and "sins,” Rom. 3:23 Trespasses: "a lapse or deviation from truth and uprightness; a sin, misdeed" (Thayer, p. 485) Sins: "a failing to hit the mark"(ibid., p. 30)

SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH (Ephesians 2:1-10) I. "DEAD IN TRESPASSES AND SINS" (v. 1) A. "Trespasses" and "sins,” Rom. 3:23 A. "Trespasses" and "sins,” Rom. 3:23 B. How does man become a sinner? V. 2: "Wherein ye once walked”- - once walked”- - “According to the course of this world”“According to the course of this world” “According to the prince of the powers of the air”“According to the prince of the powers of the air” “the god of this world” (2 Cor. 4:4) “the prince of this world” (Jno. 12:31) “Satan which deceiveth the whole world” (Rev. 12:9) “Of the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience,” Jn. 8:44; 1 Thes. 5:5“Of the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience,” Jn. 8:44; 1 Thes. 5:5

SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH (Ephesians 2:1-10) I. "DEAD IN TRESPASSES AND SINS" (v. 1) A. "Trespasses" and "sins,” Rom. 3:23 A. "Trespasses" and "sins,” Rom. 3:23 B. How does man become a sinner? "Wherein ye once walked” (v. 2) walked” (v. 2) C. "In the lusts of our flesh," (v. 3) 1 Pet. 2:11-12; 2 Pet. C. "In the lusts of our flesh," (v. 3) 1 Pet. 2:11-12; 2 Pet. 1:4 1:4 D. "By nature the children of wrath," (v. 3) D. "By nature the children of wrath," (v. 3)

NATURE 1. “A mode of feeling and acting which by long habit has become nature” (Thayer, p. 660) has become nature” (Thayer, p. 660) 2. The nature of the Ephesians in former times: “walked according to the course of this world...of the spirit that now worketh in the sons of disobedience” (v. 2). “once lived in the lusts of our flesh” (v. 3) 3. Compare “nature” in Rom. 2:14, “For when the Gentiles that have not the law do by nature the things of the law, these, not having the law, are the law unto themselves.”

SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH (Ephesians 2:1-10) I. "DEAD IN TRESPASSES AND SINS" (v. 1) A. "Trespasses" and "sins,” Rom. 3:23 A. "Trespasses" and "sins,” Rom. 3:23 B. How does man become a sinner? "Wherein ye once walked” (v. 2) walked” (v. 2) C. "In the lusts of our flesh," (v. 3) 1 Pet. 2:11-12; 2 Pet. C. "In the lusts of our flesh," (v. 3) 1 Pet. 2:11-12; 2 Pet. 1:4 1:4 D. "By nature the children of wrath," (v. 3) D. "By nature the children of wrath," (v. 3)

SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH (Ephesians 2:1-10) I. "DEAD IN TRESPASSES AND SINS" (v. 1) II. BY GRACE - GOD’S PART IN SALVATION A. Grace: ”…The word [grace] contains the idea of kind- A. Grace: ”…The word [grace] contains the idea of kind- ness which bestows upon one what he has not de- ness which bestows upon one what he has not de- served." (Thayer, p. 666) Isa. 53:6; Rom. 3:23-24; 6:23 served." (Thayer, p. 666) Isa. 53:6; Rom. 3:23-24; 6:23 B. Expressed in Christ Jesus, Jno. 1:17; Eph. 1:3-7; 2:6- B. Expressed in Christ Jesus, Jno. 1:17; Eph. 1:3-7; 2:6- 7, 4; Jno. 3:16; Rom. 5:8, 10 Mk. 16:15; Tit. 2:11 7, 4; Jno. 3:16; Rom. 5:8, 10 Mk. 16:15; Tit. 2:11 C. Extended to man through the gospel Acts 14:3, “word of his grace” Acts 14:3, “word of his grace” Acts 20:24, “gospel of the grace of God” Acts 20:24, “gospel of the grace of God” Rom. 1:16, “gospel of Christ” Rom. 1:16, “gospel of Christ”

SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH (Ephesians 2:1-10) I. "DEAD IN TRESPASSES AND SINS" (v. 1) II. BY GRACE - GOD’S PART IN SALVATION III. "THROUGH FAITH" - MAN'S PART IN SALVA- TION A. How faith comes, Jn. 20:30-31; Rom. 10:17; Acts 8:12; A. How faith comes, Jn. 20:30-31; Rom. 10:17; Acts 8:12; 14:1 14:1 B. What does the word “faith” include? v. 9; Rom. 9:31- B. What does the word “faith” include? v. 9; Rom. 9:31- 32; Josh. 6; Jn. 9:1-7; Heb. 11:4a, 7, 8; Jas. 2:17, 24, 32; Josh. 6; Jn. 9:1-7; Heb. 11:4a, 7, 8; Jas. 2:17, 24, 26; Titus 2: ; Titus 2:11-12 IV. GOD’S GRACE, MAN’S FAITH, AND THE GOSPEL

GOD’S GRACE, MAN’S FAITH, AND THE GOSPEL What had the Ephesians done to be saved by grace through faith? Heard, Eph. 1:13 Heard, Eph. 1:13 Believed, Eph. 1:13; Acts 19:18 Believed, Eph. 1:13; Acts 19:18 Repented, Acts 19:19; 20:21 Repented, Acts 19:19; 20:21 Confessed, Rom. 10:9-10 Confessed, Rom. 10:9-10 Baptized, Acts 19:5; Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 2:38 Baptized, Acts 19:5; Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 2:38

SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH (Ephesians 2:1-10) I. "DEAD IN TRESPASSES AND SINS" (v. 1) A. "Trespasses" and "sins,” Rom. 3:23 A. "Trespasses" and "sins,” Rom. 3:23 B. How does man become a sinner? "Wherein...ye walked” (v. 2) walked” (v. 2) C. "In the lusts of our flesh," (v. 3) 1 Pet. 2:11-12; 2 Pet. C. "In the lusts of our flesh," (v. 3) 1 Pet. 2:11-12; 2 Pet. 1:4 1:4 D. "By nature the children of wrath," (v. 3) D. "By nature the children of wrath," (v. 3)

SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH (Ephesians 2:1-10) I. "DEAD IN TRESPASSES AND SINS" (v. 1) II. BY GRACE - GOD’S PART IN SALVATION A. Grace: ”…The word [grace] contains the idea of kind- A. Grace: ”…The word [grace] contains the idea of kind- ness which bestows upon one what he has not de- ness which bestows upon one what he has not de- served." (Thayer, p. 666) Isa. 53:6; Rom. 3:23-24; 6:23 served." (Thayer, p. 666) Isa. 53:6; Rom. 3:23-24; 6:23 B. Expressed in Christ Jesus, Jno. 1:17; Eph. 1:3-7; 2:6- B. Expressed in Christ Jesus, Jno. 1:17; Eph. 1:3-7; 2:6- 7, 4; Jno. 3:16; Rom. 5:8, 10 Mk. 16:15; Tit. 2:11 7, 4; Jno. 3:16; Rom. 5:8, 10 Mk. 16:15; Tit. 2:11 C. Extended to man through the gospel Acts 14:3, “word of his grace” Acts 14:3, “word of his grace” Acts 20:24, “gospel of the grace of God” Acts 20:24, “gospel of the grace of God” Rom. 1:16, “gospel of Christ.” Rom. 1:16, “gospel of Christ.”

SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH (Ephesians 2:1-10) I. "DEAD IN TRESPASSES AND SINS" (v. 1) II. BY GRACE - GOD’S PART IN SALVATION III. "THROUGH FAITH" - MAN'S PART IN SALVA- TION A. How faith comes, Jn. 20:30-31; Rom. 10:17; Acts 8:12; A. How faith comes, Jn. 20:30-31; Rom. 10:17; Acts 8:12; 14:1 14:1 B. What does the word "faith" include? v. 9; Rom. 9:31- B. What does the word "faith" include? v. 9; Rom. 9:31- 32; Josh. 6; Jn. 9:1-7; Heb. 11:4a, 7, 8; Jas. 2:17, 24, 32; Josh. 6; Jn. 9:1-7; Heb. 11:4a, 7, 8; Jas. 2:17, 24, 26; Titus 2: ; Titus 2:11-12 IV. GOD’S GRACE, MAN’S FAITH, AND THE GOSPEL

GOD’S GRACE, MAN’S FAITH, AND THE GOSPEL What had the Ephesians done to be saved by grace through faith? Heard, Eph. 1:13 Heard, Eph. 1:13 Believed, Eph. 1:13; Acts 19:18 Believed, Eph. 1:13; Acts 19:18 Repented, Acts 19:19; 20:21 Repented, Acts 19:19; 20:21 Confessed, Rom. 10:9-10 Confessed, Rom. 10:9-10 Baptized, Acts 19:5; Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 2:38 Baptized, Acts 19:5; Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 2:38