Ephesians
Monday, March 31st, 2008Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works
So often, so many think they can judge those who are born again by observing ones works, yet this passage teaches that works are not always manifested.
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007Ephesians 1:13-14 In whom ye also [trusted], after that ye heard the word of truth
Having been given the greatest inheritance of eternal life and eternal salvation; if the person will put his trust in this gospel message and believe, he will receive the earnest of it.
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007Ephesians 1:11-12 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance
The chosen of God, being predestinated to adoption, were also predestinated to receive an inheritance of eternal life and eternal salvation.
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007Ephesians 1:5-6 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children
The chosen of God were predestinated to be adopted as children, having been made acceptable by God to Himself by Jesus Christ. This is the core of free grace.
Wednesday, August 8th, 2007Does Salvation result from Works or from Faith?
The key to properly understanding the salvation of God is in the inheritance. Salvation is taken possession of by both works and faith, but only if we have already received salvation by grace.
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus
When we are born again we are not only changed internally but we are also removed from one place to another. Our condition is changed and our position is changed.
Tuesday, May 8th, 2007Ephesians 2:8 For by Grace are you saved through faith…
The obedient children of God are presently saved by grace through faith, because the reward which they receive presently, is an earnest of the gift given freely from God.
Monday, May 7th, 2007Dead in sin and trespass
Those who are “dead in sin and trespass” can only describe those who are born again, yet are living in disobedience to God.