Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10
Dead
Bad News!
Sin is our natural condition.
When you’re dead you can’t do anything about it!
We can’t save ourselves.
Alive
“But God”
Rich in mercy and love…
Brought us to new life in Christ.
Rom 6:4-5, 10-11, 23
Faith Alone
Saved by grace through faith in Christ alone.
The solas of the reformation include Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, Sola Christus, Sola Scriptura, and Sola Deo Gloria.
They emphasize that works and our own merit were not part of our salvation.
1. By God’s grace He chose you
2. Our forgiveness is by faith in Christ
3. Life’s purpose = God’s Glory
God’s Word is our playbook for life.
- Who God is
- What He expects from us
Take Aways
- Are you still dead in your sins?
- If you are alive, are you still hanging on to the old life?
- Does God’s love forgiveness, mercy, patience flow out of you to the people around you?
