fulfillment of the Law’s demands),

lest any man should boast.

(It is not the result of what anyone

can possibly do, so no one can

pride himself in it or take glory

to himself.)

For we are God’s (own) handiwork

(His workmanship), recreated in

Christ  Jesus, (born anew) that we

may do those good works which

God predestined (planned beforehand)

for us (taking paths which He prepared

ahead of time), that we should walk in

them (living the good life which He

prearranged and made ready for us

to live.

(Ephesians 2.9 and 10).

POINTS FOR PRAISE AND
THANKSGIVING

1) Our salvation was not based

on any merit. It was by free

grace (unmerited favor).

2) Our salvation is God’s gift.

3) Our salvation is not due

to our diligent fulfillment of

the Law’s requirements.

4) No one can take pride or

boast in their performance.

5) On the other hand we are

the product of God’s performance.

You are God’s handiwork

(His workmanship). He recreated us

in Christ Jesus to do the good works

that He has planned out for us to do.

6) His destiny for you is to walk in those

good works He has prepared for you and

live out His marvelous way of life.

HALLELUJAH!