Made Alive By Faith

Key Verse

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” — Ephesians 2:8–9

BEFORE CHRIST, WE WERE SPIRITUALLY DEAD AND UNABLE TO SAVE OURSELVES. – Ephesians 2:1-3

• How does remembering what Christ saved us from shape your gratitude today?

GOD’S LOVE, MERCY, AND GRACE ARE WHAT BROUGHT US FROM DEATH TO LIFE. – Ephesians 2:4-7

• Why is it important to understand that God saved us because of His character, not because of our worthiness?
• How would your daily walk with Christ change if you truly believed His grace was enough?

WE ARE SAVED BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH, NOT BY OUR OWN WORKS. – Ephesians 2:8-9

• Have you slipped into a performance-based view of salvation?
• How can good works become an expression of gratitude rather than an attempt to earn God’s favor?

WE ARE GOD’S HANDIWORK, CREATED FOR A PURPOSE. – Ephesians 2:10

• What gifts or opportunities has God given you to serve others?
• How can you intentionally walk in the good works God has prepared for you this week?

CHRIST HAS BROKEN DOWN EVERY BARRIER AND CALLED HIS PEOPLE TO LIVE IN UNITY. – Ephesians 2:13-15

• Are there any relationships where you need to pursue forgiveness, reconciliation, or peace?
• How can the Church better demonstrate the unity that Christ purchased on the cross?

Call to Action

• Spend time this week thanking God not only for where you are today, but for what He rescued you from.

• When you’re tempted to measure your worth by your performance, remind yourself that your identity is found in Christ, not your accomplishments.

• Ask God to show you the work He has prepared for you that day, and intentionally step into it.

• Extend an apology to someone with whom you have been living in disunity.