How can acknowledging salvation as a gift impact your daily life? The Gift That Changes Everything Ephesians 2:9 — “not by works, so that no one can boast.” Freedom from Performance Pressure • No ladder to climb; Christ already met every requirement (John 19:30). • Daily tasks shift from earning favor to enjoying fellowship (Matthew 11:28-30). Humility and Gratitude Take Root • A gift leaves no room for pride (1 Corinthians 1:31). • Gratitude fuels worship throughout the day (Psalm 103:1-2). Security for an Unshakeable Identity • Acceptance rests on Christ, not fluctuating feelings (Romans 8:1). • Failures become occasions for repentance, not despair (1 John 1:9). Motivation for Obedient Living • Grace teaches us to say “no” to ungodliness and “yes” to good works (Titus 2:11-14). • Obedience flows from love, not fear (John 14:15). Generosity Toward Others • Freely received grace encourages freely given mercy (Matthew 10:8). • Forgiveness becomes a natural reflex (Ephesians 4:32). Joy That Endures • Assurance of salvation steadies the heart amid trials (1 Peter 1:6-9). • Daily joy springs from the “inexpressible gift” (2 Corinthians 9:15). Consistent, Confident Witness • A gift worth sharing removes awkwardness from evangelism (Acts 4:20). • The story centers on God’s generosity, not our goodness (2 Corinthians 5:18-20). |