Restoration

Ephesians 2:8-10
[8] For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, [9] not a result of works, so that no one may boast. [10] For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. (ESV)

Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Are you “created in Christ Jesus”? In other words, have you trusted that

alone has rescued you by His

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alone (He voluntarily took the deadly wrath your sin deserves), through your

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alone (not by your ‘good works’), for God’s

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alone, as described by

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alone?

If so, do you view

as a “workmanship” (Greek, “poiema” = “handiwork/masterpiece”) of God?

Watch to see where God is working and join Him in His work!

What “good works” has God saved you & equipped you to do? Are you doing them? Why or why not?

Romans 8:26–28
[26] Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. [27] And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. [28] And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. (ESV)

Just because something is difficult doesn’t mean it’s not

. God uses

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and

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to grow our dependence on and faith in Him. He has given us His Holy Spirit to help us in our

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.

What is God leading you to do that you’ve been scared, anxious, or incredulous to do?
Will you trust Him and take a next step of faith in obedience?

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