Rooted in the Past – Growing in the Present Part 1

Part 1 - “Salvation — From Death to Destiny” I. Our Hopeless Condition (What We Were) Ephesians 2:1–3 1. Dead to God Ephesians 2:1; John 5:25 1 John 5:12; Romans 10:13 2. Directed by the World Ephesians 2:2 John 8:34 & 36 3. Dominated by Disobedience Ephesians 2:2; John 8:44 4. Driven by the Flesh Ephesians 2:3; Mark 10:18 5. Destined for Wrath Ephesians 2:3 II. Our Gracious Invitation (What We Are Now) Ephesians 2:4–10 Four Breathtaking Things God Did for Us: 1. Motivated by Mercy Ephesians 2:4; Psalm 85:10 Three Sets Of Two Words That Change Everything: “You were” — Ephesians 2:1 “But God” — Ephesians 2:4 “Through faith” — Ephesians 2:8 2. Moved by Love Ephesians 2:4; Romans 5:8 3. Manifested by Grace Ephesians 2:5 4. Made Available as a Gift Ephesians 2:8–10 Three Phrases That Remove Confusion: By grace Romans 11:6 Through faith Acts 16:31 Unto good works v.10 III. Our Heavenly Commission (What We Shall Be) Ephesians 2:7