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Ephesians 2:1-10 (CEV)

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¹ In the past you were dead because you sinned and fought against God. ² You followed the ways of this world and obeyed the devil. He rules the world, and his spirit has power over everyone who doesn't obey God. ³ Once we were also ruled by the selfish desires of our bodies and minds. We had made God angry, and we were going to be punished like everyone else. ⁴ But God was merciful! We were dead because of our sins, but God loved us so much that he made us alive with Christ, and God's wonderful kindness is what saves you. ⁵ (SEE 2:4) ⁶ God raised us from death to life with Christ Jesus, and he has given us a place beside Christ in heaven. ⁷ God did this so that in the future world he could show how truly good and kind he is to us because of what Christ Jesus has done. ⁸ You were saved by faith in God, who treats us much better than we deserve. This is God's gift to you, and not anything you have done on your own. ⁹ It isn't something you have earned, so there is nothing you can brag about. ¹⁰ God planned for us to do good things and to live as he has always wanted us to live. That's why he sent Christ to make us what we are.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 1) Sin / Wickedness / Satan - Dead in sin, alive in Christ
(v. 2) Sin / Wickedness / Satan - Dead in sin, alive in Christ
(v. 3) Sin / Wickedness / Satan - Dead in sin, alive in Christ
(v. 4) Sin / Wickedness / Satan - Dead in sin, alive in Christ
(v. 5) Sin / Wickedness / Satan - Dead in sin, alive in Christ
(v. 8) Grace - Saved by grace
(v. 9) Grace - Saved by grace

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 8) Can anyone be saved by his own works? Grace is not from works

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 1) Grace (part I) (2011-11-25)
(v. 1) Our worst, His best (2010-06-29)
(v. 1) Saved by Grace through Faith (part II) (2010-12-26)
(v. 2) Names of Satan (part V) (2011-05-18)
(v. 2) Names of Satan (part VI) (2011-05-19)
(v. 2) Grace (part I) (2011-11-25)
(v. 2) Saved by Grace through Faith (part II) (2010-12-26)
(v. 2) Our worst, His best (2010-06-29)
(v. 3) Grace (part I) (2011-11-25)
(v. 3) Our worst, His best (2010-06-29)
(v. 3) Saved by Grace through Faith (part II) (2010-12-26)
(v. 3) Fearing God - Turning Aside Wrath (2011-08-30)
(v. 4) Grace (part I) (2011-11-25)
(v. 4) Saved by Grace through Faith (part II) (2010-12-26)
(v. 4) Our worst, His best (2010-06-29)
(v. 5) Grace (part I) (2011-11-25)
(v. 5) Our worst, His best (2010-06-29)
(v. 5) Saved by Grace through Faith (part II) (2010-12-26)
(v. 5) Waking Dead - Life to the Full (2010-08-23)
(v. 6) Blessings In Christ (part V) (2012-03-09)
(v. 6) Saved by Grace through Faith (part II) (2010-12-26)
(v. 7) Saved by Grace through Faith (part II) (2010-12-26)
(v. 8) Blessings In Christ (part I) (2012-03-05)
(v. 8) Saved by Grace through Faith (part II) (2010-12-26)
(v. 8) Man of Prayer - Experiencing Forgiveness (2008-10-28)
(v. 8) Grace (part III) (2011-11-27)
(v. 9) Grace (part III) (2011-11-27)
(v. 9) Blessings In Christ (part I) (2012-03-05)
(v. 9) Saved by Grace through Faith (part II) (2010-12-26)
(v. 10) Saved by Grace through Faith (part II) (2010-12-26)
(v. 10) Grace (part III) (2011-11-27)
(v. 10) Day 12 - Doing Good Things (2011-12-15)
(v. 10) Purpose Driven Life - Shaped for Serving God (2008-06-27)
(v. 10) Blessings In Christ (part I) (2012-03-05)
(v. 10) Purpose Driven Life - Accepting Your Assignment (2008-06-24)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 1) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 2) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 3) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 4) Sermon: Before and After (2015-09-13)
(v. 4) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 5) Sermon: Before and After (2015-09-13)
(v. 5) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 6) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 6) Sermon: Before and After (2015-09-13)
(v. 7) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 7) Sermon: Before and After (2015-09-13)
(v. 8) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 8) Devotional: Faith, Good Works and Grace - The Balance (2008-12-12)
(v. 8) Sermon: Before and After (2015-09-13)
(v. 9) Sermon: Before and After (2015-09-13)
(v. 9) Devotional: Faith, Good Works and Grace - The Balance (2008-12-12)
(v. 9) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)
(v. 10) Sermon: Before and After (2015-09-13)
(v. 10) Devotional: Faith, Good Works and Grace - The Balance (2008-12-12)
(v. 10) Bible Talk: Thankfulness (2011-11-17)

Definition(s):
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer