Ephesians 2:1-10 – God’s mercy – Come and be Saved by Grace
What they were like
Firstly … just like everyone else in the world.
Secondly… adopted the values of Satan.
Thirdly … naturally sinful.
What they deserve
… God’s wrath.
Depths of God’s grace
Ephesians 2:4 … God who is rich in mercy and abounding in love
The reason for God’s grace
… the incomparable riches of his grace
How should we respond? – v 8-10
Verse 8-9 – summary so far
Verse 10… God’s workmanship
… prepared by him to do his good works.
Some implications of this passage for us today
- What does this passage say you have done to achieve your salvation?
- What does this passage say must you do because of your salvation?
The final thing
… the solution to the problems of broken people is the gospel of Jesus