God’s Wondrous Grace

GRACE DEFINED - biblically

• Words that edify (Luke 4:22; Isa 61:1-2; Eph 4:29; Col 4:6)

• Good-will or mercy (Eph 2:4-5)

• State of being “in Christ” (Rom 5:1-2; 1 Pet 5:10-12)

• Expression of gratitude (1 Tim 1:12)

GRACE & salvation

• Grace, Obedience, then Salvation (Eph 2:4-9; Titus 3:4-5; Rom 6:3-4)

GRACE & holy living

• Grace came with instructions (Titus 2:11-13; Rom 6:1-2)

GRACE & spiritual growth

• Grace must be pursued, but is never exhaust-ed (2 Pet 3:18; 1 Pet 2:1-3; 2 Peter 1:5-11)

GRACE & wasted effort

• Grace can be gained, then lost (2 Cor 6:1; Gal 5:4; Jude 4; Heb 10:26-31)

Believe the gospel of Christ– Rom 10:9-10

Confess faith in Jesus Christ– Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:37

Repent of sin– Acts 2:38; 17:30

Baptized for remission of sins– Acts 2:38; 22:16; Mk 16:16