God's grace is amazing. It makes the biggest difference in our lives.
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Dr. Scott E. Koenigsaecker
October 16, 2011
Ephesians 1:4-8
A. Most of us are pros at performance so we know little or nothing about grace.
"You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God."
Psalm 86:15
"The Lord longs to be gracious to you...."
Isaiah 30:18
B. God's grace is:
* Unconditional (Romans 11:6).
* Unlimited (Ephesians 3:18-20).
* Unending (2 Thessalonians 2:16).
I. GOD'S SAVING GRACE REMOVES OUR GUILT.
A. Because no one is perfect we all have guilt.
"All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
Romans 3:23
"By the death of Christ we are set free, that is, our sins are forgiven. How great is the grace of God which He gave to us in such large measure." Ephesians 1:7-8
B. We don't have to earn it, just accept it.
"For it is by God's grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not your own doing but God's gift. There is nothing to boast of, since it is not the result of your own efforts."
Ephesians 2:8-9
II. GOD'S STRENGTHENING GRACE RESHAPES OUR LIVES.
A. God's grace helps us to be the better people we want to be and who God wants us to be.
"Your spiritual strength comes as a gift from God, not from
ceremonial rules." Hebrews 13:9
B. It's about growing in relationship with Jesus Christ.
"Just as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live in Him." Colossians 2:6
III. GOD'S SUSTAINING GRACE REMOVES MY HURT.
A. God is both transforming us and healing us.
* We all have pain and we all lose hope.
"My grace is all you need and for my power is strongest when you are weak." 2 Corinthians 12:9
B. God comforts us and heals us as we pray.
* Not me, I'm...
"Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence so we may receive the grace to help us in our time of need."
Hebrews 4:19
* Pray for God to:
Remove it.
Give strengthening grace.
C. "Be careful that none of you fails to respond to the grace of God for if you do there can spring up in you a bitter spirit which can poison the lives of many others." Hebrews 12:15
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