Alive in Christ
Seated with Jesus in heavenly places.
By grace you have been saved through faith.
The big idea
Salvation is God's free gift of grace, so no one can boast.
Opening scripture
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.”
What does “Alive in Christ” walk through?
Alive in Christ
Ephesians 2:8 · KJV
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.
In plain English
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.
Walking in Truth
Paul's letter to Ephesians reveals the boundless depths of gospel grace. By grace you have been saved through faith. By applying this truth daily, our hearts find steady peace.
“Salvation is God's free gift of grace, so no one can boast.”
Pray
Father, thank You for the truth of Ephesians 2:8. Let Your Holy Spirit empower me to walk in its light today. Amen.
Write it down
How can the truth of Ephesians 2:8 shape your mindset today?
Abide in Grace
Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart today.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from Ephesians 2:8. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- Ephesians 2:8
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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