Grace for the Undeserving           by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson

Lesson 5

Grace and Good Works (Ephesians 2:8-10)

5.1 Rescue Needed (Ephesians 2:1-5)

The Need for a Rescue Operation (Ephesians 2:1-3)

Results of Rescue (Ephesians 2:4-6)

5.2 Grace and Rescue (Ephesians 2:8)

Rescued by Grace (Ephesians 2:8)

“Grace” = Favor (Ephesians 2:8a)

5.3 Faith and Works

Working Our Way into the Good Graces of God (Ephesians 2:9)

A Self-Serving Righteousness

The Just Shall Live by Their Faith

If You’re Good Enough You Can Go to Heaven

An Essential Marriage of Faith and Works (James 2:17)

This Not of Yourselves (Ephesians 2:8b)

Prevenient Grace

Influence without Coercion

5.4 Sanctification and Grace-Inspired Works

Working Out our Destiny (Ephesians 2:10)

Sanctification: Working Out Our Salvation (Philippians 2:12-13)

For God Is at Work in You (Philippians 2:13)

Paraphrase

Lessons for Disciples