From Death to Life
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The Believer’s Past and Present
Ephesians 2:1–7
I. Our State by Nature (vv. 1–3).
A. We were dead:
1. In trespasses.
2. In sins.
B. We were separated by:
1. The world.
2. The devil.
3. The flesh.
II. Our Standing by Grace (vv. 4–7).
A. God’s intervention (v. 4).
1. His mercy.
2. His love.
B. God’s implementation (vv. 5, 6).
1. We are “quickened.”
2. We are “raised.”
3. We are seated “together.”
C. God’s investment (v. 7).
1. To show us the riches of His grace.
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Salvation by Grace
Ephesians 2:8, 9
The emphasis is on:
I. The Divine Method of Salvation—“by grace.”
II. The Certainty of Salvation—you have been saved.
III. The Human Medium of Salvation—“through faith.”
IV. The Non-Meritorious Basis of Salvation—“not of yourselves … not of works.”
V. The Free, Undeserved Character of Salvation—“the gift of God.”
VI. The God-Glorifying End of Salvation—“lest any man should boast.”
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