Ephesians - Food for the soul…

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LPO Summer 2009LPO Summer 2009Pete PhillipsPete Phillips

St John's CollegeSt John's College

DurhamDurham

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Wednesday Morning

Saving Grace

Ephesians 2(1:10)

Wednesday Morning

Saving Grace

Ephesians 2(1:10)

Wednesday Morning

Saving Grace

Ephesians 2(1:10)

Tuesday Morning

Saving Grace

Ephesians 1(1:15-16)

Wednesday Morning

Saving Grace

Ephesians 2(1:10)

Saving Grace: Ephesians 2:1-10

1As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. 4But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Saving Grace: Ephesians 2:1-10

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God (8)

Grace isn't dependant on the recipientGrace isn't dependant on the recipient Free gift is the same to the worst sinnerFree gift is the same to the worst sinner Grace, like God, is universalGrace, like God, is universal

Over all, through all, in all (4:8) Over all, through all, in all (4:8) Grace and Faith go hand in hand...Grace and Faith go hand in hand... God's grace released by our decisionGod's grace released by our decision Faith gives Grace sticking power! (???)Faith gives Grace sticking power! (???)

Saving Grace: Ephesians 2:1-10

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God (8)

What is saving grace?What is saving grace? Creation and the FallCreation and the Fall Covenant Relationship – the stopgap?Covenant Relationship – the stopgap? Incarnation of JesusIncarnation of Jesus Ministry of JesusMinistry of Jesus Death and Resurrection of JesusDeath and Resurrection of Jesus He breaks the old magic, pays the priceHe breaks the old magic, pays the price Covenant Relationship – the real thingCovenant Relationship – the real thing

Saving Grace: Ephesians 2:1-10

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God (8)

Ephesians 2Ephesians 2 Breaks down the dividing wallBreaks down the dividing wall New people – new relationshipNew people – new relationship New creation with GodNew creation with God Grace saves us – see Chapter 1Grace saves us – see Chapter 1 Faith is still the gift of GodFaith is still the gift of God Give thanks – all up to GodGive thanks – all up to God

Wednesday Morning

Saving Grace

Ephesians 2(1:10)

Saving Grace: Ephesians 2:1-10

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God (8)

Philip Pullman – dust settling antigracePhilip Pullman – dust settling antigrace

Grace clings to us through the work of the Grace clings to us through the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives – transforming us, Holy Spirit in our lives – transforming us, gracing us, making us partakers of the nature gracing us, making us partakers of the nature of God...theosis (2 Peter 1:4)of God...theosis (2 Peter 1:4)

Saving Grace: Ephesians 2:1-10

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God (8)

The Spirit's role is:The Spirit's role is: to daub us with Godto daub us with God to mould us into God's shapeto mould us into God's shape to recreate us in God's imageto recreate us in God's image to help others see God in usto help others see God in us God's handiwork, masterpiece, gardenGod's handiwork, masterpiece, garden

Salvation just the beginning of a storySalvation just the beginning of a story

Where did Paul come from?

What did his future hold?

And your past......your future...

...in God

Saving Grace: Ephesians 2:1-10

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God (8)

God's handiwork, masterpiece, gardenGod's handiwork, masterpiece, garden What would this mean for us on holidayWhat would this mean for us on holiday Can God grace us at LPO?Can God grace us at LPO? Can God mould us while we relax?Can God mould us while we relax? Is it about us or about him?Is it about us or about him? Grace says it's all about him...Grace says it's all about him...

EphesiansFood for the soul…

LPO Summer 2009Pete Phillips

St John's College

Durham