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- Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved,...
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- Psalm 19:1 ESV / 14 helpful votes. To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
- Colossians 1:16-17 ESV / 13 helpful votes. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.
- Ephesians 2:10 ESV / 12 helpful votes. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
- Psalm 139:14 ESV / 10 helpful votes. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.
- Introduction
- God’s Handiwork
- Everyone Is God’s Handiwork
- Only Christians Are God’s Handiwork
- Good Works
- The Good Works God Has Prepared in Advance For Us
- What Are Those Good Works?
- Conclusion
The letter to the Ephesians is an incredible letter written by Paul, it’s full of amazing truths and insights which encourage the reader to think deeper concerning their relationship with God and each other. In Ephesians 2we find Paul, emphasising over and over again, that salvation is available to every one by God’s grace, and we can receive it th...
‘For we are GOD’S HANDIWORK, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’ Ephesians 2:10
When we think about our identity, we’re not only identified as Christians but we’re also identified as ‘God’s handiwork’. The KJV uses the word, ‘workmanship’ which in Greek is the word, ‘poiema’, in other words as Christians, we are God’s poetry in motion.
Think about what being God’s handiwork means! Allow those words to sink into your heart and mind! Imagine, the God who created the heavens and the earth and everything within them, also created you! The God who created the mountains and rivers, the God who created the whales and the ants, took special care to create you! He made us with His own han...
Although we recognise that God wonderfully created human beings, we need to remember that the text we’re dealing with is addressing Christians. Only a Christian can do the good things that He has planned for them to do, only those who’ve been renewed in Christ can fulfil His purpose. The question is what is His purpose for Christians?
‘For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do GOOD WORKS, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’ Ephesians 2:10
Please remember we’ve been created not BY good works, but FOR good works. We’re not saved by works of merit, we’re not saved just to enjoy our salvation, we’re saved because God has work for us to do, He wants to work through us in order to achieve His purposes. We don’t work for our salvation, we work because of our salvation, 1 Corinthians 15:10, motivated along out of thankfulness for God’s grace, 2 Corinthians 4:15. Doing good works are very important to God, they not only reflect what’s...
‘For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which GOD PREPARED IN ADVANCE FOR US TO DO.’ Ephesians 2:10
As Christians, we have been created anew in Christ through our obedience to the Gospel, Romans 6:4-5. We recognise that we owe all that we are to God who gives us a reason for transforming our thinking and lives, Romans 12:1-2. It’s by God’s grace and through faith in Christ Jesus that we want to live our lives in accordance with God’s will, Romans 3:31. God prepared in advance that those who are saved should be addicted to good works. Remember we were created not only with skill but for His...
The good works are all those things we practice and do as Christians, this would be things like regularly attending worship, praying regularly, studying His Word, and giving of our money, material goods or time. It would also include things like mission work, outreach, taking care of the needy in our society, the orphans, widows, homeless and oppre...
What a wonderful thought it is to remind ourselves that we are indeed God’s masterpiece, created anew in Christ Jesus. The next time you feel down or discouraged just remember who you are and Who your Creator is. You are indeed God’s handiwork, created uniquely and purposely for doing all those good deeds He prepared for you long before you were bo...
Nov 22, 2022 · Answer. Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them” (NASB). Other Bible versions use words such as masterpiece or handiwork instead of workmanship.
Jul 15, 2020 · “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Explanation and Commentary of Ephesians 2:10. This powerful verse shows the interplay between our good and free will to do things, especially good things, and the role God plays behind our will.
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. New Living Translation. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. English Standard Version.
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10. ESV For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. NIV For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
