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Divine Grace: Ephesians' Path to Salvation

Explore the profound teachings of Ephesians 2:1-10 on divine grace and salvation, delving into the themes of faith, grace, and God's unconditional love. Discover how grace transforms lives and the role of the Holy Spirit in shaping believers. Reflect on the essence of God's grace and its universal significance, inviting spiritual growth and a deeper relationship with the divine. Unveil the power of faith in receiving God's gift of salvation and the transformative journey it sets in motion.

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Divine Grace: Ephesians' Path to Salvation

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  1. Ephesians - Food for the soul… Postcards at front: €1 each, €3 for pack of 5 LPO Summer 2009 Pete Phillips St John's College Durham

  2. Restaurant Saloon du Cheval, Sallertaine

  3. Wednesday MorningSaving GraceEphesians 2(1:10)

  4. Wednesday MorningSaving GraceEphesians 2(1:10)

  5. Wednesday MorningSaving GraceEphesians 2(1:10)

  6. Tuesday MorningSaving GraceEphesians 1(1:15-16)

  7. Wednesday MorningSaving GraceEphesians 2(1:10)

  8. Saving Grace: Ephesians 2:1-10 1As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. 4But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

  9. Saving Grace: Ephesians 2:1-10 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God (8) • Grace isn't dependant on the recipient • Free gift is the same to the worst sinner • Grace, like God, is universal • Over all, through all, in all (4:8) • Grace and Faith go hand in hand... • God's grace released by our decision • Faith gives Grace sticking power! (???)

  10. Saving Grace: Ephesians 2:1-10 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God (8) • What is saving grace? • Creation and the Fall • Covenant Relationship – the stopgap? • Incarnation of Jesus • Ministry of Jesus • Death and Resurrection of Jesus • He breaks the old magic, pays the price • Covenant Relationship – the real thing

  11. Saving Grace: Ephesians 2:1-10 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God (8) • Ephesians 2 • Breaks down the dividing wall • New people – new relationship • New creation with God • Grace saves us – see Chapter 1 • Faith is still the gift of God • Give thanks – all up to God

  12. Wednesday MorningSaving GraceEphesians 2(1:10)

  13. Saving Grace: Ephesians 2:1-10 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God (8) • Philip Pullman – dust settling antigrace • Grace clings to us through the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives – transforming us, gracing us, making us partakers of the nature of God...theosis (2 Peter 1:4)

  14. Saving Grace: Ephesians 2:1-10 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God (8) • The Spirit's role is: • to daub us with God • to mould us into God's shape • to recreate us in God's image • to help others see God in us • God's handiwork, masterpiece, garden • Salvation just the beginning of a story

  15. Where did Paul come from? What did his future hold? And your past... ...your future... ...in God

  16. Saving Grace: Ephesians 2:1-10 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God (8) • God's handiwork, masterpiece, garden • What would this mean for us on holiday • Can God grace us at LPO? • Can God mould us while we relax? • Is it about us or about him? • Grace says it's all about him...

  17. EphesiansFood for the soul… LPO Summer 2009 Pete Phillips St John's College Durham

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