One Body: Justification, Part 3

Lesson 24 in our series (series began September 7, 2025)

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Lesson Summary

In this One Body lesson, we dig into the heart of justification using Ephesians 2:8–10—unpacking key terms like grace, faith, and works. We explore the critical distinction between saving grace (God’s undeserved favor) and sanctifying grace (the Spirit’s work in us)—and how confusing the two can lead to serious theological error.

You’ll also learn why justification is entirely God’s work in Christ—given as a gift, not earned—and how good works flow from that gift rather than contribute to it. Along the way, we examine how different traditions use the same words but mean very different things—and why clarity here protects both the Gospel and your assurance.

This episode helps you speak clearly, think biblically, and rest confidently in the finished work of Christ—while still taking seriously the ongoing life of faith and good works that follow.

Scriptures ReferencedEphesians 2:8–10 — Saved by grace, not worksRomans 3:23–24 — Justified freely by graceJohn 3:16 — God’s love gives salvationTitus 3:5 — Saved through washing regeneration1 Peter 4:10 — Stewards of God’s grace1 Peter 2:19 — Grace in suffering patientlyRomans 15:15–16 — Grace given for ministryEphesians 5:18–20 — Filled with the SpiritPhilippians 1:6 — God will complete His work