“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 have no part to play in your salvation

Salvation is received by faith in God’s grace

Good works do not earn you salvation. Good works are the results of God’s work of grace in your life.

In Christ Jesus we are God’s new masterpiece!

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

How God sees you based on 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

You are a new person with a new nature

In Christ, our old person and nature are done away with

God reconciled you to Himself through Christ

God does not charge any sin to you – you are totally forgiven: Past, Present and Future sins!

God commissioned you to tell others about it