Amazing Grace

I. G-oodness of God

Ephesians 2:4 ESV

4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us,

A. Grace means “favor, kindness, mercy, forgiveness.”

B. God’s goodness is bestowed on His children each day. We should recognize His blessings—we should count them, name them, and be thankful for them (Heb. 13:15).

Hebrews 13:15 ESV

15 Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.

II. R-edemption by God

Ephesians 2:5 ESV

5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—

A. Man was made holy by God. Then he became degenerated by Satan and sin. Now he may be regenerated by Jesus Christ (Heb. 9:12).

B. Man must repent and receive Christ’s redemption by believing in His work on the cross (Gal. 2:20).

III. A-ssistance from God

“That … he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us …” (Eph. 2:7).

A. To assist means to help. God can do what we cannot do. He helps in time of need (Heb. 4:16).

B. God has promised to supply all our needs, and we can rest assured that He keeps His word (Phil. 4:19).

IV. C-reated for God

“… we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works …” (Eph. 2:10).

A. “Good works” include witnessing to others, lending a helping hand to the needy, worshiping faithfully, prayer, and Bible reading.

B. God works through surrendered Christians. Let Him work through you, doing those things that are pleasing in His sight (1 John 3:22).

V. E-ternity with God

“That in the ages to come he might shew the … riches of his grace …” (Eph. 2:7).

A. God’s grace is sufficient to sustain us in this life.

B. God’s grace provides an eternity with Himself for those who serve Him. Jesus has gone to prepare a place for those who have accepted His grace (John 14:2–3).

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.