3. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. We are not saved by meritorious works
4. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. We are not saved by meritorious works “meritorious” – “deserving of reward or honor”
5. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. We are not saved by meritorious works “meritorious” – “deserving of reward or honor” What will not save? “works…of yourselves” “result of works”
6. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 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)
7. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. We are not saved by meritorious works 2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE!
8. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. We are not saved by meritorious works 2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE! “grace” – “unmerited favor” “good will, loving-kindness”
9. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. We are not saved by meritorious works 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”
10. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. We are not saved by meritorious works 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)
11. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. We are not saved by meritorious works 2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE! 3. We are saved THROUGH FAITH
12. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. We are not saved by meritorious works 2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE! 3. We are saved THROUGH FAITH “through” – “by, by the means of, reason by whichsomethingis or is not done”
13. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. We are not saved by meritorious works 2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE! 3. We are saved THROUGH FAITH “through” – “by, by the means of, reason by whichsomethingis or is not done” “faith” – “conviction of the truth of anything, belief”
14. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. We are not saved by meritorious works 2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE! 3. We are saved THROUGH FAITH “through” – “by, by the means of, reason by whichsomethingis 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)
15. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. We are not saved by meritorious works 2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE! 3. We are saved THROUGH FAITH “through” – “by, by the means of, reason by whichsomethingis 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!
16. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. We are not saved by meritorious works 2. We are saved by GOD’S GRACE! 3. We are saved THROUGH FAITH 4. We are saved BY WORKS
17. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. We are not saved by meritorious works 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
18. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. We are not saved by meritorious works 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 He contrasts two paths we may take:
19. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. We are not saved by meritorious works 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 He contrasts two paths we may take: Walking Unworthy: 4:17; 4:22; 4:29-30; 5:5-6
20. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. We are not saved by meritorious works 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 He contrasts two paths we may take: Walking Unworthy: 4:17; 4:22; 4:29-30; 5:5-6 Walking Worthy: 6:10-11, 16-17, 2:10
21. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. Not saved by meritorious works 2. Saved by GOD’S GRACE! 3. SavedTHROUGH FAITH 4. Saved BY WORKS
22. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. Not saved by meritorious works 2. Saved by GOD’S GRACE! 3. SavedTHROUGH FAITH 4. Saved BY WORKS Illustrated in Noah:
23. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. Not saved by meritorious works 2. Saved by GOD’S GRACE! 3. SavedTHROUGH FAITH 4. Saved BY WORKS Illustrated in Noah: God’s Grace – Gen. 6:8
24. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. Not saved by meritorious works 2. Saved by GOD’S GRACE! 3. SavedTHROUGH FAITH 4. Saved BY WORKS Illustrated in Noah: God’s Grace – Gen. 6:8 Noah’s Faith – Heb. 11:7a
25. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. Not saved by meritorious works 2. Saved by GOD’S GRACE! 3. SavedTHROUGH FAITH 4. Saved BY WORKS Illustrated in Noah: God’s Grace – Gen. 6:8 Noah’s Faith – Heb. 11:7a Noah’s Works – Heb. 11:7b
26. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. Not saved by meritorious works 2. Saved by GOD’S GRACE! 3. SavedTHROUGH FAITH 4. Saved BY WORKS Illustrated in Noah: God’s Grace – Gen. 6:8 Noah’s Faith – Heb. 11:7a Noah’s Works – Heb. 11:7b
27. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. Not saved by meritorious works 2. Saved by GOD’S GRACE! 3. SavedTHROUGH FAITH God’s Grace 4. Saved BY WORKS Illustrated in Noah: God’s Grace – Gen. 6:8 Noah’s Faith – Heb. 11:7a Noah’s Works – Heb. 11:7b
28. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. Not saved by meritorious works 2. Saved by GOD’S GRACE! 3. SavedTHROUGH FAITH God’s Grace 4. Saved BY WORKS Illustrated in Noah: God’s Grace – Gen. 6:8 Works for God Noah’s Faith – Heb. 11:7a Noah’s Works – Heb. 11:7b
29. Letter to Ephesians Grace, Faith and Works in Salvation 1. Not saved by meritorious works 2. Saved by GOD’S GRACE! 3. SavedTHROUGH FAITH God’s Grace 4. Saved BY WORKS Living Faith Illustrated in Noah: God’s Grace – Gen. 6:8 Works for God Noah’s Faith – Heb. 11:7a Noah’s Works – Heb. 11:7b