Ephesians

The church exists to nurture spiritual growth and Christ-likeness in people, not just programs or attendance.

Salvation comes through God's grace alone, not through human effort.

Spiritual growth is an ongoing process of releasing old habits, accepting God's grace, and transforming internally through the Holy Spirit, rather than depending on personal effort or religious tasks.

God's grace is an unearned, unmerited gift rooted in His character, offered freely to all who need it, and received through faith in Jesus Christ.

God's grace means that we don't have to earn our salvation, we don't have to worry our sins are too great, and we don't have to live the Christian life by our own effort.