Becoming Who We Are: Transformation Through Grace

Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor | October 4, 2026 Referenced Scripture: Ephesians 2: 1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:21 Reflection Questions: 1. Read Ephesians 2:1-3. What does it mean to be “dead in your transgressions and sins,” apart from a relationship to Jesus? Why could this be hard for people to believe? What evidence do we see in the world that people are “dead”? Does this mean that people are without value or worth? Why or why not? 2. Define the things Paul says we follow in life: the ways of this world… the ruler of the kingdom of the air… the cravings of our flesh… 3. Give examples of how we personally can follow these influences in our life. 4. How would you explain the wrath of God to someone? How does it feel to hear that we are ALL deserving of God’s wrath? How does God’s wrath relate to God’s love? How do these two aspects of God exist together at the same time? 5. Read Ephesians 2:4-7. What phrases in this text describe the character of God? 6. “And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,” describes what theologians call our Union with Christ. What does it mean that we are united with Christ? What is true of Jesus that is true of us now because of our union with him? 7. Read 2 Corinthians 5:21. What is Paul describing as being exchanged here because of our union with Christ? 8. Read Ephesians 2:8-10. Define the following words: Grace… Saved… What are we saved from? What are we saved to? Faith… 9. What two things does Paul make sure we know DOES NOT save us? What are some implications of this truth? Why can this truth be difficult to get our mind around? 10. Bob described a Gospel Triangle in his sermon… (Rewatch that section if you need to refresh your memory.) What was something that stuck out to you from that diagram? 11. How does the world think very differently about how our identity and approval are created vs. how the gospel explains our identity? How can this make the gospel of grace difficult for people to live out or even understand? How can someone know if they are living from a place of religion or a place of grace? What’s your next step? Connect: We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any questions: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcard Connect: Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/children Connect: Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/students Give: Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/give Gather: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:    / journeychurchbozeman   Gather: Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app Gather: Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week:   / journeychurchbozeman