Basics of Bible Interpretation - RayStedman.org
Basics of Bible Interpretation - RayStedman.org
Basics of Bible Interpretation - RayStedman.org
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DISCOVERING GOD’S TRUTH - STEP 5<br />
Getting the Point<br />
<strong>of</strong> Ephesians2.8-10<br />
(Application)<br />
Determine “How it affects me,” and “What must I do about it?”<br />
1. I have made, and can make, no contribution toward my personal salvation. All I<br />
can do is to take the great gift <strong>of</strong> grace that God <strong>of</strong>fers in His Son.<br />
2. Any attempts at self-justification or claims <strong>of</strong> self-righteousness are a<br />
contradiction <strong>of</strong> the truth <strong>of</strong> this passage. My complete dependence should thus<br />
be on Jesus Christ.<br />
3. I must allow God to go on working in me as “His workmanship.”<br />
4. I must seek to discover and walk in the specific plan <strong>of</strong> God for my life.<br />
DISCOVERING GOD’S TRUTH - STEP 6<br />
Putting It Back Together<br />
(Outlining)<br />
Well…you did pretty well at taking it apart, now see if you can put it together<br />
again!<br />
Schematic Summary (sometimes called an outline)<br />
<strong>of</strong> Ephesians 2:8-10<br />
Our Salvation<br />
A. A Settled State<br />
1. An accomplished fact 2:8a<br />
2. A present experience<br />
B. A Sovereign Source<br />
1. Completely from God<br />
2. Not from human origin or works 2:8b-9<br />
C. A Prearranged Purpose<br />
1. Arranged by God<br />
2. Performed by us (2:10)<br />
D. A Calculated Condition<br />
Faith. God is not content to be cut out <strong>of</strong> our lives in any degree. 2:8a<br />
Final Exam: Will it hold together?<br />
Sure think so!<br />
<strong>Basics</strong> Of <strong>Bible</strong> <strong>Interpretation</strong> – page 61
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