DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH Welcome to DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICE Year of Expensive Devotion 16 DECEMBER, 2018

GRACE GREATER THAN OUR SINS (GHS 129) HYMN GRACE GREATER THAN OUR SINS (GHS 129)

GRACE GREATER THAN OUR SINS (GHS 129) Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt, Yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt. 1.

Grace, grace, God's grace, Grace that will pardon and cleanse within; Grace that is greater than all our sin.

GRACE GREATER THAN OUR SINS (GHS 129) Sin and despair like the sea waves cold, Threaten the soul with infinite loss; Grace that is greater, yes, grace untold, Points to the Refuge, the Mighty Cross. 2.

Grace, grace, God's grace, Grace that will pardon and cleanse within; Grace that is greater than all our sin.

GRACE GREATER THAN OUR SINS (GHS 129) Dark is the stain that we cannot hide. What can avail to wash it away? Look! There is flowing a crimson tide, Whiter than snow you may be today. 3.

Grace, grace, God's grace, Grace that will pardon and cleanse within; Grace that is greater than all our sin.

GRACE GREATER THAN OUR SINS (GHS 129) Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace, Freely bestowed on all who believe! You that are longing to see His face, Will you this moment His grace receive? 4.

Grace that will pardon and cleanse within; Grace, grace, God's grace, Grace that will pardon and cleanse within; Grace that is greater than all our sin. END OF HYMN

SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 16-12-2018

RECAP OF OUR LAST STUDY From our last study, entitled “Intercession for Believers’ Spiritual Growth”, we learnt that intercession for the Church was central to Apostle Paul’s ministry. The prayer put spiritual needs before the physical. Like Paul, we should pray for one another’s spiritual welfare and growth. The resurrected Christ is above all powers and is Head of His Church. Believers should fear no other power. We should maintain our confidence in Him who has all things put under His feet.

TODAY’S STUDY: LESSON 723: SALVATION BY GRACE MEMORY VERSE: …… “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:8). TEXT: Ephesians 2:1-22

INTRODUCTION From our text, Paul emphasized that God’s salvation is by grace. Salvation, in a spiritual sense means deliverance or freedom from sin, its pollution, guilt and consequences (present and eternal). No one can be enriched with spiritual blessings without the experience of salvation. On the other hand, grace means the infinite love, mercy, favor and goodwill God has shown to humanity by giving Jesus Christ His Son to die for our salvation. QUESTION 1: Explain the meaning of salvation and grace – John 8:10,11; Acts 15:11

THE PITIABLE PLIGHT OF SINNERS IN THE WORLD Ephesians 2:1-3,11,12 Sinners are spiritually dead because they are separated from God. They are slaves to sin. They are controlled by the lifestyle of the world dictated by Satan. They lust after the flesh and live in fleshly pleasures. They have no feeling for God or His righteousness. Worse still, they live without any hope of a happy eternity. QUESTION 2: How can believers identify people who are spiritually dead? – John 8:34; Ephesians 2:2

SALVATION THROUGH GOD’S GRACE Ephesians 2:4-10, 13 All have sinned but God has shown all His love through Christ’s death and resurrection. Hereby all can receive God’s righteousness. No one can save himself; and no other sacrifice can atone for man’s sins. Saved believers sit in exalted heavenly places with Christ QUESTION 3: Why is salvation by the grace of God? – Ephesians 2:8; Isaiah 45:22 QUESTION 4: Explain the benefits of being saved by grace – Ephesians 2:6; Colossians 3:1,2

THE PURPOSE OF TRANSFORMATION BY GRACE Ephesians 2:10 God has a purpose for freeing people from the bondage of sin and Satan. Everyone whom God saves by grace, He also empowers to do good works. Good works include feeding the hungry, giving drinks to the thirsty physically and spiritually, providing shelter for strangers and the homeless and ministering to others. QUESTION 5: What is God’s purpose for saving us by grace? – Ephesians 2:10; 2 Timothy 3:17

CHRIST’S SACRIFICE AND BELIEVER’S SPIRITUAL PROGRESS Ephesians 2:13-22 The grace and salvation of God are free for any tribe, race or gender. Everyone can be saved by faith in Christ. All redeemed believers have access to the Father by the same Spirit of Christ. Saved believers have the privilege to grow in holiness and fulfil God’s purpose on earth. QUESTION 6: Explain the meaning and implication of the “middle wall of partition” which Christ has broken down – Ephesians 2:14

CONCLUSION All have sinned and are worthy of God’s judgment. But God’s love has opened the way of salvation to all, regardless of race, age or place in society. Saved believers are no longer dead in sin. They are raised to sit together with Christ. They live a righteous life and show good works. God saves us to grow in holiness and be built up as a spiritual temple of God.

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BIBLE READING MATTHEW 17:14-21

HYMN LEAVE IT THERE (GHS 04)

LEAVE IT THERE [GHS 04] 1. If the world from you withhold Of its silver and its gold, And you have to get along With meager fare, Just remember, in His Word, How He feeds the little bird Take your burden to the Lord And leave it there. 1.

Leave it there, leave it there, Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there; If you trust and never doubt, He will surely bring you out Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.

LEAVE IT THERE [GHS 04] If your body suffers pain And your health you can’t regain, And your soul is almost sinking in despair, Jesus knows the pain you feel, He can save and He can heal Take your burden to the Lord And leave it there. 2.

Leave it there, leave it there, Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there; If you trust and never doubt, He will surely bring you out Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.

LEAVE IT THERE [GHS 04] When your enemies assail And your heart begins to fail, Don’t forget that God in Heaven Answers prayer; He will make a way for you And will lead you safely through Take your burden to the Lord And leave it there. 3.

Leave it there, leave it there, Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there; If you trust and never doubt, He will surely bring you out Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.

LEAVE IT THERE [GHS 04] When your youthful days are gone And old age is stealing on, And your body bends beneath The weight of care; He will never leave you then, He’ll go with you to the end Take your burden to the Lord And leave it there. 4.

Leave it there, leave it there, Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there; If you trust and never doubt, He will surely bring you out Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there. END OF HYMN

WORSHIP

PRAYER, FASTING AND SPIRITUAL WARFARE TODAY’S SERMON PRAYER, FASTING AND SPIRITUAL WARFARE

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