Ephesians 2:4-10

Ephesians 2:4-10

[4] But  God,  rich  in  mercy,  for  his  great  love  wherewith  he loved  [5] Even  dead  in sins,  hath quickened us together with  Christ,  (by grace  saved;)  [6] And  hath raised us up together,  and  made us sit together  in  heavenly  places in  Christ  Jesus:  [7] That  in  the ages  to come  he might shew  the exceeding  riches  of his  grace  in  his kindness  toward  through  Christ  Jesus.  [8] For  by grace  saved  through  faith;  and  not  of  it is the gift  of God:  [9] Not  of  works,  any man  should boast.  [10] For  his  workmanship,  created  in  Christ  Jesus  unto  good  works,  which  God  hath before ordained  that  we should walk  in  them. 

What does Ephesians 2:4-10 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The wrath of God on the unbeliever ( Ephesians 2:3) contrasts with the grace of God on the believer ( Ephesians 2:5; Ephesians 2:7-8). God"s special grace toward some unbelievers gives them life ( Ephesians 2:4-5), raises them up ( Ephesians 2:6), and seats them in heavenly realms with Christ ( Ephesians 2:6-10).