As we had in Eph. 2:4, we have the word “but” here in Eph. 2:13. This is a word of contrast. It changes the tone and emphasis of the passage with which we are dealing. He informs the Ephesians and us that we, who have been estranged spiritually from God, are now, through the sacrificial […]
In Christ, We Are God’s Workmanship (Eph.2:8-10) We were not saved on our won merit. We did to deserve mercy, rather we deserved judgment. Salvation is entirely by grace, although we must appropriate that grace by obedience to the commands of God. But we must realize that we can never earn our salvation. We […]
With Christ, We Are Spiritually Alive (Eph. 2:4-7) In Ephesians 2:4-7 Paul describes the character of God, and the work of Christ. It is the “after” picture as a result of God’s gift. “But God…” starts off the text. This is in contrast to the previous verses. Praise God that the text of Paul’s […]