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Exegetically Speaking

Paul’s Greatest Hits, with Nijay Gupta: Eph. 2:4-5

Aug 28, 2023
Nijay Gupta, Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, discusses their admiration for the book of Ephesians and their changed perspective on Paul's letters. They explore Ephesians chapter two and the lavishness of God's grace as described by Paul in prison, reflecting on one last sermon.
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  • God's grace overflows with richness and great love towards humanity, surpassing our needs and expectations.
  • God's grace has the power to transform us, giving us full participation in Christ's blessings and ownership of his storehouse.

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The Lavishness of God's Grace

In Ephesians 2:4-10, Paul reflects on the lavishness of God's grace. Despite the previous state of being dominated by sin, Paul emphasizes that God's grace overflows with richness and great love towards humanity. He highlights the incomparable wealth of God's grace in kindness and how it is freely given to us. The vivid imagery of a grocery store overflowing with unexpected gifts signifies the abundance of God's grace, which far exceeds our needs and expectations.

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