But God

Northwest Bible Church – Feb. 15, 2026 – Ephesians – Mike Southerland

Ephesians 2:4-9

“But God…”

1. Introduction
   1. “But God” changes everything.

2. Being Rich in Mercy/Alive Together with Christ
   1. Mercy triumphs over judgment
   2. “That’s Not Fair!” by Galal Ahmed

3. III.What has God done, according to verses 5 and 6?
   1. He made us alive with Christ.
      1. Exchanged heart of stone for a heart of flesh
   2. He raised us up with Him
      1. Col 1:18
      2. Acts 17:28
      3. Galatians 2:20
   3. He seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus
      1. Christ is our federal head. He represents us in Heaven.
4. IV.Salvation is a gift of God
   1. Ages to come
   2. Surpassing Riches of His Grace
   3. By grace we are saved
   4. Gifts are given, not earned
      1. You should not seek to pay a donor for their
   5. Not from works.
5. Conclusion