Ephesians · Bible study
Ephesians 1–2 — Believing, Sealing, Grace, and Being Made Alive
This Bible study keeps every distinct claim and common response for Ephesians 1–2 — Believing, Sealing, Grace, and Being Made Alive together. Start with the exact wording you just heard, then open that claim for the full Bible answer.
What Follows Salvation Must Not Be Made the CauseEphesians 1:13“Ephesians 1:7 Says Redemption Is In Christ, and Romans 6 / Galatians 3 Say the Only People In Christ Are the Baptized”Ephesians 1:7“Ephesians 2 and Colossians 2 Say We Are Made Alive Together With Christ Through Baptism”Ephesians 2
LIVE USE
If someone quotes only the verse reference, begin with the first major claim. If they make a narrower grammar, chronology, Spirit, or exception argument, open that exact variant instead of answering a caricature.
Other ways you may hear this claim (5)
Church of Christ response to objection: “Ephesians 2:8-9 says we are ‘saved by grace through faith.’YOU MAY HEARColossians 2 joins circumcision without hands, burial with Christ in baptism, resurrection, forgiveness, and being made alive.YOU MAY HEAREphesians 2 and Colossians 2 Say We Are Made Alive Together With Christ Through BaptismYOU MAY HEARv27 proves baptism creates sonship / puts sinner into Christ.YOU MAY HEARWhat Follows Salvation Must Not Be Made the CauseYOU MAY HEAR