1. 1 Ephesians 2:8-9 Is salvation by grace only? “We cannot do anything to be saved” - [men]

2. 8. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

3. 3 I. Grace  Goodwill, loving kindness  Unmerited favor  Mercy The grace of God is his free and everlasting love and favor

4. 4 “ Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” Foundation for Redemption

5. 5 God’s part of SALVATION is Grace  Incarnation – Jn. 1:1,14  Death – Heb. 2:9  Burial – Jn. 19:38,39  Resurrection – Acts 1:3  Coronation

6. 6 II. Are Ye Saved Salvation is subject Salvation is gift of God  ability to believe = mind  things to believe = Christ  testimony = Bible

7. 7 “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,”

8. 8 8. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

9. 9 III. Through Faith Man’s Part  Accept salvation  Rom. 5:1-2 “justified by faith” Salvation is provided by God’s grace and received by man’s faith.

10. 10 James 2:17 James 2:24-26 “not by faith only” “faith without works is dead also”

11. 11 IV. Not of Yourselves Salvation is not of man Man is not free to do what he wishes in religion Salvation is not in ourselves Pro. 16:25 Matt. 7:21-23

12. 12 V. It is the Gift of God Gift – given to another Is salvation unconditional ? Takes two to perfect a gift !  One will offer  Another will accept

13. 13 VI. Not of Works Not earned Titus 3:4-5 “not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy he saved us”

14. 14 Man must do something We obey God’s commands B.R.C.B.=S Salvation is still by Grace

15. 15 VII. Lest Any man Should Boast  Glory – claim that God owes  If God owed – not a gift  If not a gift – Christ not needed The grace of God keeps us from boasting.

16. 16 “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,” Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

17. 17 Ephesians 2:8-9 Will you accept the Gift of God’s Grace through faith?

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19. 34. Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35. But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

20. 20 8. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.