Tag: Ephesians 2:8

Salvation Is God’s Complete Gift

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JEFF TURNER

Ephesians 2:8 says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” Some wonder whether the “gift” in this verse refers only to faith, only to grace, or to both. The passage shows that the answer includes all of it. It includes grace, faith, and salvation. All are given by God. None of them come from human effort.

The chapter explains the need for this gift. Before receiving new life, people are spiritually dead because of sin, following the ways of the world and under God’s judgment. This is the natural state of humanity, separated from Him and unable to save itself.

The turning point is found in the words “But God.” Because of His mercy and great love, He gives spiritual life, provides His grace, grants saving faith, and brings complete salvation. All who are saved have received every part of it from Him alone.

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

2 Corinthians 9:15

Living Daily in God’s Grace

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FLOYD ROGERS

Have you ever thought about what role you played in becoming part of God’s family? The truth is, none of us had anything to do with it. Our place in God’s kingdom is not something we earned. It is a gift. Every believer is constantly receiving grace, whether they realize it or not.

God’s grace is always present. It comes from all directions. It is surrounding, lifting, and covering us. Everything we have, and all that we are, can be traced back to this grace. It is not because of our strength or effort, but because of God’s kindness and mercy.

When pride starts to rise and we begin to think we’ve made it on our own, it helps to pause and remember just how small we really are. Picture yourself floating alone in the middle of a deep, endless ocean. It’s a reminder of how much we depend on God and how great His grace truly is.

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;

Ephesians 2:8

The Good Work God Completes in Believers

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AMY TURNER

In Philippians 1:6, Paul writes that the Lord will finish the good work He has begun in His people until the day of Christ. This good work is salvation. Salvation is not only a moment in time but a work of God that stretches across all time.

When a person first repents and trusts in Jesus, they are saved from the penalty of sin. The believer is made right with God. But the work does not stop there. The Holy Spirit continues to shape the believer’s life, helping them turn away from sin and grow more like Christ. This present part of salvation is called sanctification.

There is also a future promise. One day, when believers are with Christ forever, they will be completely free from the presence of sin. This final part of salvation is known as glorification.

So salvation is one work of God with three parts: we were saved from the penalty of sin, we are being saved from the power of sin, and we will be saved from the presence of sin. This is the work the Lord will bring to completion.

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;

Ephesians 2:8