Ephesians 2:4-5
What is written? (ESV)
But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—
What does it say?
God who is rich in mercy and love, loved us even when we were dead in sin and made us alive together with Christ (i.e. saved us) by his free gift (“by grace”).
What is its immediate context?
Paul reminds the Ephesians of their past lives in sin (vss 1-3) and the great gift they received in Christ. He further qualifies the saving grace as received “through faith” (vs 8). Finally, he says it wasn’t a result of their works (vs 9) but that “good works” are the result (vs 10).
How Ephesians 2:4-5 is applied across Bible answers
What saves you eternally?
God's free gift (grace) of Jesus Christ is fundamental in saving us.
The grace is received by us through faith (vs 8) and isn't the result of our work or effort (vs 9) but should result in us doing good works in His name (vs 10).
