Connect Ephesians 2:7 with another verse about God's grace and kindness. The Grand Showcase of Grace “in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.” An Echo of Kindness: Titus 3:4-7 “4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, 5 He saved us, not by works of righteousness that we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of rebirth and renewal of the Holy Spirit. 6 This He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.” Threading the Two Passages Together • Same Author, Same Theme – Paul writes both letters and circles back to God’s “kindness” as the visible face of divine “grace.” – In Ephesians, grace is on display “in the coming ages”; in Titus, grace has “appeared” already. Together they cover past, present, and future. • Divine Initiative Over Human Effort – Ephesians: salvation is God’s work, showcased to the universe. – Titus: salvation is “not by works of righteousness,” reinforcing that the exhibition is all God’s doing. • Multilayered Riches – “Surpassing riches” (Ephesians 2:7) and “abundantly” (Titus 3:6) picture grace as overflowing—never rationed, always lavish. • Kindness as the Delivery System – God’s grace is not an abstract concept; it arrives clothed in unmistakable kindness through Christ’s redemptive work. Living in the Display Case of Grace • Your life is a platform where heaven’s audience sees God’s generosity at work. • Assurance flows from knowing grace rests on Christ’s finished work, not on shifting human performance. • The same kindness that saved you now fuels acts of mercy toward others, mirroring the One who saved you. Quick Cross-References • Romans 2:4 — God’s kindness leads to repentance. • 2 Thessalonians 2:16 — eternal encouragement and good hope by grace. • Psalm 103:11 — as high as the heavens, so great is His loving devotion. Key Takeaway Past, present, and future are wrapped in one sweeping revelation: God’s surpassing, abundant grace is eternally broadcast through His unmistakable kindness in Christ Jesus. |
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