Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 2:8

What is baptism? Should I get baptized? Why is it important? Do I have to get baptized to be a Christian? Whether you have questions about baptism or you’re simply looking for a short devotional to read before or after being baptized, this Life.Church Bible Plan is perfect for starting today. 

Have you lost your job? Are you not where you thought you would be at this point in your life and career? Is your business not going as well as you had hoped? Take heart, believer! Know that you are not alone. Adversity and failure are inevitable as we take risks in this life. As the Scriptures in this plan will reveal, our response to failure can be one of the most powerful means of sanctification and preaching the gospel to those around us.

God has given all of us a gift so amazing and so incredible that most people don’t know what to do with it. This gift is grace, and in this plan, Dr. Tony Evans teaches about the grace of God and how all encompassing it truly is.

Our minds and schedules are so preoccupied that we’ve forgotten how to rest. And when we fail to rest we do more than burn ourselves out—we misunderstand the God who calls us to rest and created us to be people of rest. So when we learn the art of sabbath keeping, we learn to rest and we learn about the One who gives us rest.

In this plan we will read through the "king" passages of grace. We will memorize 6 words: You Were, But God, So That. We were dead, but God rescued us, so that we will have grace for ages to come. God wants us to follow Him, and grace is the seed that makes spiritual growth and maturity possible. Grace is ever growing, deeper and bigger than we know. With grace, discipleship is possible. 

This may be hard, but take a moment to recall how you react emotionally when falsely accused or criticized unfairly. The theme for these guided audio meditations is finding the love of God in the face of false accusations and then meditating on God’s peace so we know how to respond when criticized. And, finally, a meditation to help reflect God’s grace, so others see Him in all you do.

When things go wrong, it is not always the devil’s handiwork. It could just as easily be God putting an obstacle in your path so you can grow from overcoming that struggle. In this insightful reading plan, Tony Evans teaches how difficulties happen for reasons beyond our comprehension.

God has given you a unique calling. He has written your story to demonstrate His awesome power and His unyielding love both to you and to those who witness your story unfold. Although you get to play the lead role in this story, remember that your purpose is to point to the Author. Discover your calling, and use it to bring glory to the God who loves you.

Each day we are faced with the decision to live in the guilt from our past mistakes or accept God's unending mercies that He freely gives us. In this 3 day devotional we will walk receive encouragement that empowers us to realign ourselves with His Word.

Get a glimpse into the rich truths in Bishop Courtney McBath’s book, Living at the Next Level. We weren’t meant to simply survive, or take hold of salvation merely to go to heaven. Instead, God desires us to take hold of the abundant, joyful, rewarding life that comes as a direct result of communion and relationship with Him!

Holy Week is an invitation to journey with Christ. As we learn to walk the way of the cross with him, may we be inspired to take up our own cross in sacrificial obedience and true humility. This week, our Lord reminds us that darkness gives way to light, and death will not have the final word!

A three day reading plan focused on the consistency of God's nature and character. Inspired by the hit single My God Is Still The Same by the band Sanctus Real, this Bible study helps us to see that even though our circumstances change constantly through out life, God's faithfulness remains.

One of the questions that confuses many believers is the relationship between faith and works. The Bible teaches us that we are saved by grace, not by good works. And yet, the Bible calls us to do good works. How do those two truths fit together? And how does it affect the way we live? Join bestselling author Tony Evans, as he explores how faith and works fit together.

We start living when we find our lives in HIM who is eternal life. The LORD who died so we could have abundant life. In three days, we will talk about relishing the abundant life that CHRIST granted us by grace.

Are you looking for the perfect gift this Christmas? Is it expensive, rare, mysterious, and hard to find? What if I told you that the perfect gift is available now, to everyone, everywhere, and is free? It's not only free, but it frees you from condemnation, separation from God, and eternal death. Learn more about God's perfect gift to you, and unwrap all Jesus has for you today!

Learn from Jesus how we can use all our skills and talents to show love and mercy to others. This plan from Mercy Ships UK takes us through 3-days of Bible readings and reflective questions, with a particular focus on how we can fulfill our role in God’s mission and Kingdom using the gifts and professional skills given to us.

Every human being longs to be accepted. Every human being longs to live a life without filters, without having to check their worth. But unfortunately, not everyone has the joy of living as such. There are many who suffer in public; while others suffer in silence behind the loneliness that rejection or being discarded brings. We can overcome rejection by acknowledging our worth in Christ. Let's dive in.

Is communion just a religious obligation, or is it more significant to the Christian faith than what you might think? How does it honor God? J. Lee Grady sets out to answer your questions on communion in this 3-day devotional that will help you practically and purposefully understand this symbolic act that Jesus first took with His disciples the night before His death on the cross.

Our new song called “The Power of the Cross” depicts two realizations. The first realization is that God has rescued believers from the power of sin. Sin doesn’t control us anymore. God has rescued us from the wages of sin. We no longer face the eternal punishment we deserve for willingly rebelling against a holy God. The second...

For by Grace are you saved through faith. It’s by the Grace of God—through faith, that you are saved. It’s not by your own strength. It’s not by your own power. It’s not by your own works or strength. It’s not even by your intellect. It is by the Grace of God that you are saved.

What is the purpose behind sharing your faith? What if faith-sharing is out of your comfort zone? In this 3-day devotional, you will gain a practical understanding and application for sharing your faith to those around you. You can bring a snippet of heaven to earth through the power of the Gospel message!

Do you ever feel like your life is going in a circle? One week, you feel like you’re walking free and delivered, and the next week, you feel like you’re back in bondage where you started. Christ has set us free, yet so often, we forget that we’re actually free. The cycle ends NOW! If you want to be affirmed or reaffirmed in the freedom you have in Jesus Christ, then this quick 3-day plan is for YOU! Yes, YOU! So what are you waiting for? Start this plan now and don't look back!

Do you deeply feel your need for Jesus? This three-day plan for prayer is designed to enhance your time alone with Him and help you cry out to Him. It also serves as a companion prayer to the eight-part "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries.

In this devotional we will explore the allegory of being instruments in God's hands to create a beautiful work in our lives and the lives of others. God molds and transforms like a skilled artist and over the course of three days, we delve into Scripture to understand this role. Divine delivery, grace and love intertwine in our journey, manifesting God's plan in every aspect of our lives.

God’s grace and mercy are amazing and often talked about, but just as real is God’s judgment. God’s judgment is righteous, and it is good. It is a blessing just like every other one of God’s qualities. There is a judgment day coming for us all. The only question that remains is how prepared we will be.