Entirely by Grace

On this Reformation Sunday, Pastor Mark South explores Ephesians 2:8–10 and what it means to live entirely by God's grace. Drawing on Martin Luther's struggle to earn righteousness and Paul's teaching in Romans 3:27–28 and Galatians 6:14, Mark shows that salvation is God's gift, received through faith rather than earned through performance. Grace removes every ground for boasting, makes us new in Christ, and sends us to walk in the good works God has prepared. Our standing in Christ is secure even as God continues to shape us into His image. Good works are the fruit of salvation and depend on the same grace that saves us. Whether we are striving to earn acceptance, taking credit for spiritual growth, resisting further change, or settling into comfort, the invitation is to come with empty hands, boast only in Jesus, and live in daily dependence on Him.

00:00 Scripture Reading – Ephesians 2:8–10

01:58 Introduction – Entirely by Grace

05:09 Martin Luther and the Reformation

12:43 What Does It Mean to Be Saved?

18:01 A Life of Grace Is Received

25:35 Boasting Is Removed

34:59 New Creation Is Formed

38:51 Secure in Christ, Still Being Formed

43:42 Walking in Good Works

48:48 What Makes a Work Good?

51:58 Four Hearers – Responding to Grace

53:48 Closing Prayer