“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:8-9

Discussion Question

What is your understanding of grace?

What role, if any, does good works play in salvation?

Saved by Grace – Key Points

You play no part in earning your salvation.

Salvation is received by faith in God’s grace—not by your efforts.

Good works do not earn salvation; they are the result of God's transforming grace in your life.

In Christ, we are God's masterpiece—His intentional and beautiful creation.

YOUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST: A NEW CREATION

“Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation, old things are passed away, behold all things are become new. And all things are of God, who has reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and has given unto us the ministry of reconciliation. To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them, and has committed unto us the word of reconciliation.” 2 Corinthians 5:17-19. (NKJV)

Discussion Questions

What does it mean to be a “new creation”?

Why did we need to be reconciled to God?

YOUR IDENTITY – KEY POINTS

Based on 2 Corinthians 5:17–19, this is how God sees you:

You are a new person with a new nature.

Your old self and sinful nature have been done away with.

God has reconciled you to Himself through Jesus Christ.

He no longer counts your sins against you—you are fully forgiven: past, present, and future.

You are entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation—sharing this message with others.