PRAISE FOR GOD'S GRACE

Ephesians is filled with gratitude for the saving grace God has shown to those who believe in Jesus Christ. Solely by God's grace, believers have been chosen, forgiven, called into his family, made his children, promised eternal blessings, and given the gift of his Holy Spirit to mark them as belonging to him forever (1:3-14)

Salvation can never be viewed as something that is earned: it is a sheer gift (2:8-9). As a result, believers know they are called to praise God forever for his amazing grace (1:6, 12, 14)