1 Y él os dio vida a vosotros, cuando estabais amuertos en vuestros delitos y pecados,
2 en los que anduvisteis en otro tiempo conforme a la corriente de este amundo, conforme al príncipe de la potestad del aire, el espíritu que ahora opera en los hijos de bdesobediencia,
3 entre los cuales todos nosotros también vivimos en otro tiempo, andando según nuestros adeseos carnales, haciendo la voluntad de la carne y de los pensamientos; y éramos por bnaturaleza hijos de ira, también como los demás.
4 Pero Dios, que es rico en amisericordia, por el gran amor con que nos amó,
5 aun estando nosotros muertos en pecados, nos adio vida juntamente con Cristo (por gracia sois salvos).
6 Y juntamente con él nos resucitó, y asimismo nos hizo sentar en los lugares celestiales con Cristo Jesús,
7 para mostrar en los siglos venideros las abundantes ariquezas de su gracia en su bondad para con nosotros en Cristo Jesús.
8 Porque por agracia sois bsalvos por medio de la cfe; y esto no de vosotros, pues es ddon de Dios;
9 no por obras, para que nadie ase gloríe.
10 Porque somos ahechura suya, creados en Cristo Jesús para buenas obras, las cuales Dios preparó de antemano para que banduviésemos en ellas.
11 Por tanto, acordaos de que en otro tiempo vosotros, los gentiles en cuanto a la carne, erais llamados incircuncisión por la llamada circuncisión, hecha con mano en la carne;
12 y de que en aquel tiempo estabais sin Cristo, alejados de la ciudadanía de Israel, y ajenos a los aconvenios de la promesa, sin besperanza y csin Dios en el mundo.
13 Pero ahora en Cristo Jesús, vosotros que en otro tiempo estabais lejos, habéis sido hechos cercanos por la sangre de Cristo.
14 Porque él es nuestra apaz, que de ambos pueblos hizo uno, derribando la bpared intermedia de separación,
15 aaboliendo en su carne las enemistades, la ley de los mandamientos expresados en bordenanzas, para crear en sí mismo de los dos un solo y cnuevo hombre, haciendo la paz,
16 y mediante la cruz areconciliar con Dios a ambos en un solo cuerpo, matando en ella las enemistades.
17 Y vino, y anunció la paz a vosotros que estabais lejos, y a los que estaban cerca,
18 porque por medio de él los unos y los otros tenemos entrada por un mismo Espíritu al Padre.
19 Así que ya no sois aextranjeros ni advenedizos, sino bconciudadanos con los csantos, y dmiembros de la familia de Dios;
20 edificados sobre el fundamento de los aapóstoles y bprofetas, siendo la principal cpiedra del ángulo Jesucristo mismo,
21 en quien todo el edificio, bien coordinado, va creciendo para ser un templo santo en el Señor;
22 en quien vosotros también sois juntamente edificados para morada de Dios en el Espíritu.
FAQs
In chapter two, Paul elaborates on the theme of salvation. By God's grace, we were freed from the power of sin and Satan, reconciled to God, and saved to do good works (2:1-10). Paul describes salvation as a journey from spiritual death, or separation from God, to spiritual life, or connection to God (2:1-5).
What is the lesson of Ephesians Chapter 2? ›
Chapter 2 emphasizes the theme of salvation by grace through faith in Christ Jesus. First, Paul describes the process of salvation as the result of God's grace through faith (Ephesians 2:1–10). Human effort, and human goodness, are completely ineffective in our salvation.
Who was Paul talking to in Ephesians 2? ›
In this letter, Paul addressed Gentile members of the Church (see Ephesians 2:11) who were perhaps recent converts (see Ephesians 1:15).
What does it mean that we are God's workmanship? ›
God calls us His workmanship or His artwork, from the Greek word poiēma. We are something crafted, with skill and a purpose, by God, for His purposes. Specifically, we are "created in Christ Jesus for good works." Good works do not give us salvation, but they are absolutely meant to be the result of salvation.
What is the reflection of Ephesians 2? ›
Unmistakably so, according to Ephesians 2. After describing our hopeless condition and God's rich mercy to rescue us, we are told the ultimate purpose of our deliverance: “so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus” (Eph. 2:7).
What is the prayer for Ephesians 2? ›
I have been created anew in Christ Jesus for good works, things You have prepared in eternity past for me to do for You. Now, please help me today to demonstrate this new life that I have in Christ. Give me eyes to see the needs of others. Give me A heart that is burdened for others.
What is the gift of God Ephesians 2? ›
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”
What is the message to the Church in Ephesus in Revelation 2? ›
This is the message from the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven gold lampstands: 2“I know all the things you do. I have seen your hard work and your patient endurance. I know you don't tolerate evil people.
What are the good things in Ephesians 2 10? ›
Ephesians 2:10 provides a powerful reminder that each person is created with purpose and intentionality by God, including our careers. We are called to use our skills and abilities to do good works in the workplace, which God has already prepared for us in advance.
How does a person gain salvation according to Ephesians 2 8 9? ›
God's Word says that we are saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus and not by our own efforts or works (Ephesians 2:8-9).
Every person is marked with sin, both deliberate and accidental, and for this reason we deserve to be separated from God. Only through His mercy and grace can we be saved, leaving no room for bragging. This also means that all who are saved, Jew and Gentile alike, are part of the same spiritual family.
What is the main teaching of Ephesians 2 11 22? ›
This is the warning of the apostle Paul, and it's not just for Gentiles and Jews, but the entire human family. The call of Ephesians 2: 11–22, is basically a summoning of all people to live together as children of one parent.
What is the work that God wants us to do? ›
John 6:28-29 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Then they asked Him, “What are we to do, so that we may habitually be doing the works of God?” Jesus answered, “This is the work of God: that you believe [adhere to, trust in, rely on, and have faith] in the One whom He has sent.”
What good works does God want us to do? ›
Good works would include: attending worship services, praying regularly, studying Scripture, giving generously from our financial resources, joining a small group, going on mission trips, caring for the poor, working for justice for the oppressed, loving our neighbors, and so forth.
What are the three works of God? ›
The Scriptures focus preeminently on God's external works of creation, providence, and redemption. Creation is God's creating all things out of nothing, providence is God's preserving and governing all His creatures and all their actions, and redemption is the supernatural work of God for the salvation of His people.
What lesson can we learn from Ephesians 2 10? ›
Good Works Prepared in Advance
The final part of Ephesians 2:10 states, "...which God prepared in advance for us to do." This phrase emphasizes that God has a plan for each individual's career, and that He has already prepared opportunities for us to use our skills and abilities for good.
What is the ultimate purpose of the Church according to Ephesians? ›
But the primary purpose of the local assembly is to proclaim the whole counsel of God so that believers are well-equipped to go forth and do the work of the ministry (Eph. 4:12). Primary goal of the local church: THAT PEOPLE MIGHT BE SAVED!
What are the important things in Ephesians? ›
They recount God's eternal plans to bless His people, to give new life to those who were spiritually dead, to unite those who had been divided and far off into the one church, and to “do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us” (Eph. 1:3–14; 2:1–10, 11–22; 3:20).
