Introduction:
1. Sing it, shout it, tell others about it-God’s grace. How, who and what we are is because of the grace of God.
2. We are blessed.
3. This year our theme from the pulpit will be Because of His Grace.
I. What is it?
A. Found a total of 345 times in the Bible.
B. Root definition-that which produces well being.
C. Objectively it means favor, beauty, thankfulness, gratitude, delight, kindness, expression of favor. Subjectively it means good will, kindness, favor in the disposition of the benefactor.
D. Simplified definition is the unmerited favor ofGod or that which is shown toward sinners through the work of His son, Jesus Christ, or good will shown to a person that does not deserve it.
II. Where does it come from?
A. From God (1 Pet. 5:10; Numbers 6:24f.). It is because of God’s 1.Mercy (undeserved compassion). 2. Love (desire for the best for another). 3. Kindness (moral goodness) (Eph. 2:4-7).
B. Examples of God’s grace –the way he responded to Cain, Calvary>1 Jn. 3:1.
C. Because (Ps. 103:13, 14).
III. What does His grace mean to/for me?
Because of His grace………
A. God has certain expectations (1 Cor. 15:10). It is not God’s grace alone. We need Christ’s blood (Col. 1:14) mercy (Prov. 16:6; Titus 3:5). Grace makes us dependent upon God.
B. We are required to obey God (Titus 2:11, 12). Grace is always active. It is never passive. God expects obedience (Jn. 14:23; 1 Pet. 1:2; 2:15; Mt. 19:17). Our obedience is our response to God’s grace.
C. Blessings are ours-a product of His grace.
1. Jesus (Rom. 5:15).
2. Bible (Acts 20:32).
3. Justification (Rom. 3:23, 24).
4. Prayer (Heb. 4:15, 16).
5. Hope of heaven (2 Thes. 2:16).
6. Salvation (1 Pet. 1:10; Acts 15:11; Eph. 2:7f.).
Conclusion:
1. Because of His Grace.
Entered on 1/3/2010
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