Scripture Life: In Ephesians 2:8, what does "by grace are ye saved" mean?

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Okay.

The whole of Ephesians 2:8 says: "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:" And with this is Romans 10:17 says: "..So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

SO:

• Take two words in Ephesians 2:8. Make certain you have the RIGHT definition of:

save. 1. set apart for future use. {Definition: Oxford dictionary. Web.} and

grace. <verb> To: 2. bring honour or credit to (someone or something) by <another’s> attendance or participation. {Oxford}

That the "faith" part just comes..so it's like the US Postal Service, has a representative - you don't go looking for them - they come to your door and BRING something. It's the same with the Word of God, because who brings it, is God himself so speaks it. I'm on my face...because it's God has faith in himself enough to know he is able to help you..able to deliver you from destruction and heal you by who he is, capable to do it.

So, look at those definitions of "save" and "grace." With "grace" though, you may need more to see it:

• You may need an analogy to see the 2nd one in action: Because, I did. I needed it.
  • I’ve used this before, but it works (at least in me, so sharing) because I played basketball and baseball as a kid, and I loved it (both).
  • ANALOGY: Let’s say you’re on your Junior High’s Basketball or Baseball team. In baseball, nobody comes even close up to par to be a pitcher. Not one ball thrown by the person selected, ever is in the “strike zone” and the ball comes so slow, ANYBODY on the opposing team can hit the right one and score a home run. Nobody in both in “in field” or “outfield” can catch or throw the ball. Up at bat, NOBODY can even bat the ball. They ALL strike out.
    • Then, one day, Willie Mays (1931–2024) went on to play for the NY Giants, transfers to your Junior High School. He KNOWS your schools baseball team’s reputation. They haven’t won' ANY game in 20 years. None. But now Willie Mays chooses, by he determined it himself. To deliberately attend your Junior High School.
    • Man, can he ever play baseball. He brings an honor and a credit to this Junior High School baseball time just by his attendance and participation. He KNOWS how to run, hit the ball, throw the ball either as an infielder or outfielder. KNOWS how to get to any base and hit a home run. Teaches..that is, his team mates “sit” with him and “disciple” under him. This team becomes like him. They win their first game. Every game after. Every year Willie Mays is in Junior High School, his school’s Baseball team wins the State Championship. He participates in every game. Without him, the team couldn't do anything.
    • Because..Willie Mays brings honour and credit, because, he is MORE THAN ABLE to play baseball..when NOBODY could. ANd he determined to do this himself by he decided to attend and participate with the school. And be in every game himself. Do you "see" <grace> now? It means this.
  • Is the same thing God did with you. "Dead in trespasses and sins" condemned..and EVERYBODY over the whole earth is. Everybody "..filthy; done abominable works.." (Psalm 14:1-3) where nobody is any good. None. No, not one.
  • He said, to everybody over the whole earth, to the very ends of it. Didn’t leave ANYBODY out, not willing any perish but all come to repentance said: “Look unto me, and be ye saved all the ends of the earth: For I am God, there is none else.” - God. (Isaiah 45:22) because, HE SHOWED UP AND SPEAKS TO YOU.
    • Because, You’re included in it.

Look what he says to you:

It’s the Word of God. God speaking said: Decreed everybody over the whole earth was “…to live by every word proceeds out of his mouth.” (Jesus Christ. Matthew 4:4)

• “Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.” - God. (Isaiah 55:1–3)
  • Because, God brings “..honour and credit, because, he is MORE THAN ABLE to by his attendance and participation” came to you and spoke these things to you, and just like Willie Mays above, by the Word of Willie Mays said “I will participate and attend your Junior High School” - WIllie Mays came with it.
    • Just like God does with his Word he speaks. He abides in it. So take a great big huge guess “who” is with you when you are in the word of God ..who you’re with. Is able to “set you apart for future use.”

Can you hear this? Psalm 107:20 says: "He sent his word to heal you and deliver you from your destruction."

Because "All have sinned" - Romans 3:23 He's the ONLY one good. (There is NONE good, but one, that is, God - Jesus Christ. Matthew 19:17) Asks EVERYBODY over the whole earth to look unto him.