Rooted in Christ and Grace

Scripture: Colossians 2:6–7; Ephesians 2:1–10 (KJV)

“Rooted and built up in him…” (Col. 2:7)

“By grace are ye saved through faith…” (Eph. 2:8)

Big Idea:

Our Christian life begins and continues in Christ alone. Grace is the soil in which our roots grow.

Major Movements:

1. Our Condition Without Christ (Eph. 2:1–3)

Dead in trespasses

Walking according to this world

Without spiritual life

2. God’s Intervention (Eph. 2:4–7)

“But God…”

Rich in mercy

Quickened together with Christ

3. Our Foundation in Christ (Col. 2:6–7)

Received Him by faith

Walk in Him daily

Rooted and established

4. Our Purpose in Grace (Eph. 2:10)

Created unto good works

Grace produces growth

Application:

Are your roots in Christ or in performance?

Are you walking in the same grace that saved you?