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“By the grace of God…”
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,
To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the
Lord Jesus Christ.
~Ephesians 1:1-2
Grace
Grace was the setting of Paul’s letters, because grace is the
setting of our entire lives!
“Charis” –
•evokes beauty, appeal , attractive power
•unmerited favor, a gift
Remember…
God’s grace (gift!) is the setting of our entire lives
Practical Exercise
Make your personalized “gift list” – all the things
you can think of that are a gift from God.

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Ephesian - Intro by grace of god

  • 1.
  • 2. “By the grace of God…” Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. ~Ephesians 1:1-2
  • 3. Grace Grace was the setting of Paul’s letters, because grace is the setting of our entire lives! “Charis” – •evokes beauty, appeal , attractive power •unmerited favor, a gift
  • 4.
  • 5.
  • 6. Remember… God’s grace (gift!) is the setting of our entire lives Practical Exercise Make your personalized “gift list” – all the things you can think of that are a gift from God.