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The Gift of God. Ephesians 2:8. Grace. Favor or kindness shown without regard to the worth or merit of the one who receives it and in spite of what that person deserves God’s unmerited favor. Old Testament. Ex 34:6 (Grace comes with mercy and love) Deut 7:7-8 (nothing you did)
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The Gift of God Ephesians 2:8
Grace • Favor or kindness shown without regard to the worth or merit of the one who receives it and in spite of what that person deserves • God’s unmerited favor
Old Testament • Ex 34:6 (Grace comes with mercy and love) • Deut 7:7-8 (nothing you did) • Amos 5:14-15 (you have to do something to keep it: repentance and faith) • Mal 1:9 (pray to God for it)
New Testament • Luke 2:40 (started with Jesus) • John 1:14-17 (Jesus is grace) • Titus 2:11 (bringeth Salvation) • Acts 15:11 (by grace we shall be saved) • Rom 4:16 (must be mixed with faith) • Gal 2:16 (not justified by works but by faith in Jesus Christ)
Ephesians 2:8 • For by GRACE ARE YE saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: • That’s LOVE!