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