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Why be good?
God saves us when we cannot save ourselves. Grace in Romans 1--5: God saves us when we cannot save ourselves. God pays the price we cannot pay. God removes the enmity between us and Him. God gives us access to Him. God gives us a sure hope. God reverses Adam’s condemnation. God gives grace greater than our sin. www.gracelife.org
Grace could move us to license. For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our God into lewdness and deny the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ. – Jude 4 Cults, College students www.gracelife.org
Grace could move us to license. Romans 5:20 - . . . But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more. Romans 6:1 - What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Romans 6:15 - What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Rasputin www.gracelife.org
Certainly not! www.gracelife.org
Liberty not license We have a new Master. Romans 6:3-14 We face consequences for our choices. Romans 6:16-23 “Unleashed” Jet Lii, chainspiano www.gracelife.org
Grace teaches us godliness. For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age. – Titus 2:11-12 www.gracelife.org
To prevent license we teach: Responsibility: Accountability: The law of Christ Accountability: Judgment Seat of Christ Consequences: Rewards won or lost In this life In the next life New Commandment, Royal Law – Not antinomian! www.gracelife.org
Grace in Romans 7--11: God gives us victory over sin. God gives us His Holy Spirit. God makes us Sons. God makes us free from bondage. God gives us security. God loves us unconditionally. God bestows mercy sovereignly. God makes salvation accessible to all. God includes Gentiles in His promises. God uses disobedience for His glory. 8:28 Either way you get your dog back 9:12-16 Jacob/Esau “whomever I will” www.gracelife.org
Grace should move us to worship. Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! “For who has known the mind of the LORD? Or who has become His counselor? Or who has first given to Him and it shall be repaid to Him?” For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen. - Romans 11:33-36 www.gracelife.org
Israel’s past rejection of God’s righteousness. 9:1-29 Romans 9-11 Israel’s past rejection of God’s righteousness. 9:1-29 Israel’s present rejection of God’s righteousness. 9:30-10:21 Israel’s future restoration in God’s purpose. 11:1-33 The praise of God’s wisdom. 11:33-36 www.gracelife.org
God’s Marvelous Plan Israel’s Rejection Israel’s Salvation Gentile Reception Israel’s Provocation
Grace should move us to worship. Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! “For who has known the mind of the LORD? Or who has become His counselor? Or who has first given to Him and it shall be repaid to Him?” For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen. - Romans 11:33-36 Chs 1-11 Explanation, 11:33 Exclamation, 12:1f Exhortation 26 Saved, 27 Cov, 28 Election, 29 Irrevoc, 31-32 Mercy 33 Can’t fathom Eg dog, Watson, 35 Undeserved Cf 5:8 www.gracelife.org
Do not disparage good worship. Psalms is the largest book in the Bible. Psalm 103:1-5 – Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all this is within me bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits. - Who forgives . . . - Who heals . . . - Who redeems . . . - Who crowns . . . - Who satisfies . . . A response to G’s grace. Eg LeTourneau exam, Eg African & Indian pastors www.gracelife.org
Grace should move us to serve. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. - Romans 12:1 www.gracelife.org
Who we are – How we should live A Motivational Model Who we are – How we should live Blessings of grace – How we can respond What God has done – What we can do Romans 1-11 – Romans 12-16 Galatians 1-4 – Galatians 5-6 Ephesians 1-3 – Ephesians 4-6 Colossians 1-2 – Colossians 3-4 www.gracelife.org
How we can sacrificially serve: Romans 12--14: Be transformed in the mind. Think humbly. Use your gifts to help others. Love others. Give to the needy. Don’t take vengeance. Be subject to governing authorities. Pay your taxes. Accept those who differ on questionable issues. www.gracelife.org
Never teach grace without teaching responsibility and accountability. Grace should move us to worship and serve God. Preach grace! All about love. The relationship is the reward. Eg Learning new language, “Now that I am married??” Grace generates love that motivates worship/service. Best: We WANT to be good. www.gracelife.org
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