And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest. But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Although we were born into the world with a sinner and labeled "children of wrath," Christ Jesus had mercy on us and desired to save us from destruction by bringing salvation by way of the cross, to the Jews first, but also to the gentiles. Yes, our Father now is the Father of all peoples so long as they receive the grace by faith in the Son of God who is Jesus Christ. He has also reserved blessings for us in heavenly places where they cannot be stolen or destroyed. Now we can unite as a people who have hope, because of our Savior and salvation
Daily Prayer: Holy Father, receive me now as your son in Christ Jesus. Release the blessings that you have stored for me and send me as Your ambassador to the world. In Jesus name I pray Amen.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Ephesians 2: 1-9 Christ's Gospel is a Gospel of Grace by Faith
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