THE FREE GIFT OF GOD
EPHESIANS 2:8-9
1.) GOD IS A GIVER (ROM. 6:23)
a.) Because He loves us, He gives (Jn. 3:16; Rom. 8:32)
2.) “FREELY YE HAVE RECEIVED” (MATT. 10:8)
a.) Jesus came from heaven freely (Jn. 6:26-40)
b.) Forgiveness of sin is free (Jn. 6:40) (Col. 1:14)
c.) The peace of God is a gift from God (Rom. 5:1)
d.) The power of the Holy Spirit is a gift from God (Acts 5:32)
e.) Heaven is a free gift from God (Jn. 14:1-6)
3.) “FREELY GIVE” (Matt. 10:8)
a.) Words and works (Acts 20:35)
1.) Heal the sick
2.) Raise the dead
3.) Cleanse the lepers
4.) Cast out demons (Acts 26:18)
“If we got the pay we had earned, it would be death; but, out of His grace, God has given us life.” (Rom. 6:23)