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Jul 02, 2017

Sola Gratia | Part 5

Passage: Ephesians 2:1-10

Preacher: Steve Lombardo

Series:Five Solas

Detail:

Introduction
1.  Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone)
2.  Sola Fide (faith alone)
3.  Solus Christus (Christ alone)
4.  Soli Deo Gloria (to the glory of God alone)
5.  Sola Gratia (grace alone)

1.  All people are dead in sin (2:1-3).
     Characteristics of the dead
        A.  The dead are disobedient
                ●  Following the world
                ●  Following the devil
        B.  The dead are depraved.
                ●  Controlled by the body
                ●  Controlled by the mind
        C.  The dead are doomed -- "children of wrath"

2.  Christians are alive in Christ (2:4-6).
     Characteristics of the living
        A.  The living are not dead.
        B.  The living are exalted.
        C.  The living are glorified.

3.  This salvation is God's work (2:7-10).
        A.  God's work is for us by His grace.
        B.  God's work is given to us as a gift.
        C.  God's work is in us for His glory.
        D.  God's work through us is good works.