Amazing Grace of Our God Luke 7:44-47

44 Then He turned to the woman and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she has washed My feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head. 45 You gave Me no kiss, but this woman has not ceased to kiss My feet since the time I came in. 46 You did not anoint My head with oil, but this woman has anointed My feet with fragrant oil. 47 Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.“ Luke 7:44-47

Background of This Story

The “Righteous” Pharisees like Simon

Background of This Story The “Righteous” Pharisees like Simon His righteousness was SELF righteousness

Background of This Story The “Righteous” Pharisees like Simon His righteousness was SELF righteousness His invitation to Jesus

Background of This Story The “Righteous” Pharisees like Simon His righteousness was SELF righteousness His invitation to Jesus His lack of respect for Jesus

Background of This Story The “Righteous” Pharisees like Simon His righteousness was SELF righteousness His invitation to Jesus His lack of respect for Jesus The “Unrighteous” evil woman

Background of This Story The “Righteous” Pharisees like Simon His righteousness was SELF righteousness His invitation to Jesus His lack of respect for Jesus The “Unrighteous” evil woman Like others, she knew her sins & reputation

Background of This Story The “Righteous” Pharisees like Simon His righteousness was SELF righteousness His invitation to Jesus His lack of respect for Jesus The “Unrighteous” evil woman Like others, she knew her sins & reputation Unlike others, she knew her Savior

Background of This Story The “Righteous” Pharisees like Simon His righteousness was SELF righteousness His invitation to Jesus His lack of respect for Jesus The “Unrighteous” evil woman Like others, she knew her sins & reputation Unlike others, she knew her Savior Her treatment of Jesus

Background of This Story The “Righteous” Pharisees like Simon His righteousness was SELF righteousness His invitation to Jesus His lack of respect for Jesus The “Unrighteous” evil woman Like others, she knew her sins & reputation Unlike others, she knew her Savior Her treatment of Jesus The Righteous One

Background of This Story The “Righteous” Pharisees like Simon His righteousness was SELF righteousness His invitation to Jesus His lack of respect for Jesus The “Unrighteous” evil woman Like others, she knew her sins & reputation Unlike others, she knew her Savior Her treatment of Jesus The Righteous One He came to define true righteousness

Background of This Story The “Righteous” Pharisees like Simon His righteousness was SELF righteousness His invitation to Jesus His lack of respect for Jesus The “Unrighteous” evil woman Like others, she knew her sins & reputation Unlike others, she knew her Savior Her treatment of Jesus The Righteous One He came to define true righteousness “Lost people” understand sin and salvation

Background of This Story The “Righteous” Pharisees like Simon His righteousness was SELF righteousness His invitation to Jesus His lack of respect for Jesus The “Unrighteous” evil woman Like others, she knew her sins & reputation Unlike others, she knew her Savior Her treatment of Jesus The Righteous One He came to define true righteousness “Lost people” understand sin and salvation Men look at appearances, God looks at the heart

10 As it is written: "There is none righteous; no, not one; 11 There is none who understands; there is none who seeks after God. 12 They have all turned aside; they have together become unprofitable; there is none who does good; no not one. 13 Their throat is an open tomb; with their tongues they have practiced deceit; the poison of asps in under their lips; 14 Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness. 15 Their feet are swift to shed blood; 16 Destruction and misery are in their ways; 17 And the way of peace they have not know. 18 There is no fear of God before their eyes." Rom. 3:10-18

Dealing With Reality of Sin

Some deny it exists

Dealing With Reality of Sin Some deny it exists Some redefine it

Dealing With Reality of Sin Some deny it exists Some redefine it Some compare themselves to others

Dealing With Reality of Sin Some deny it exists Some redefine it Some compare themselves to others Some “compensate” by doing good

Dealing With Reality of Sin Some deny it exists Some redefine it Some compare themselves to others Some “compensate” by doing good Some collapse under the guilt of sin

Dealing With Reality of Sin Some deny it exists Some redefine it Some compare themselves to others Some “compensate” by doing good Some collapse under the guilt of sin Few come to Jesus, man’s only hope

Sin is Real, but there is Hope

All men are guilty before God

Sin is Real, but there is Hope All men are guilty before God Many are filled with guilt

Sin is Real, but there is Hope All men are guilty before God Many are filled with guilt Society contributes to guilt

Sin is Real, but there is Hope All men are guilty before God Many are filled with guilt Society contributes to guilt “I quit, I can never please God”

Sin is Real, but there is Hope All men are guilty before God Many are filled with guilt Society contributes to guilt “I quit, I can never please God” Understanding God, Guilt, and Grace

God, Guilt, and Grace

Behold His goodness and severity

God, Guilt, and Grace Behold His goodness and severity He reveals both heaven and hell

God, Guilt, and Grace Behold His goodness and severity He reveals both heaven and hell He gives specific absolute laws

God, Guilt, and Grace Behold His goodness and severity He reveals both heaven and hell He gives specific absolute laws He judges all based on these laws

God, Guilt, and Grace Behold His goodness and severity He reveals both heaven and hell He gives specific absolute laws He judges all based on these laws Man has two choices, guilt or grace

God, Guilt, and Grace

None of us should live in this guilt

God, Guilt, and Grace None of us should live in this guilt “I can never please God, therefore…”

God, Guilt, and Grace None of us should live in this guilt “I can never please God, therefore…” “My sin/sins show that I am doomed”

God, Guilt, and Grace None of us should live in this guilt “I can never please God, therefore…” “My sin/sins show that I am doomed” “Hell is inevitable”

God, Guilt, and Grace None of us should live in this guilt “I can never please God, therefore…” “My sin/sins show that I am doomed” “Hell is inevitable” “God wants me to go to hell”

Two Views of Sin and God No Mistakes Looking for Evil Hell centered Eternal torment

God, Guilt, and Grace

I am a sinner

God, Guilt, and Grace I am a sinner Acceptance not based on perfection

God, Guilt, and Grace I am a sinner Acceptance not based on perfection God wants me to go to heaven

God, Guilt, and Grace I am a sinner Acceptance not based on perfection God wants me to go to heaven Heaven is inevitable

God, Guilt, and Grace I am a sinner Acceptance not based on perfection God wants me to go to heaven Heaven is inevitable He gave His SON for me!

Two Views of Sin and God No Mistakes Looking for Evil Hell centered Eternal torment He knows, forgives Expects the Good Heaven centered Eternal bliss

Two Views of Sin and God No Mistakes Looking for Evil Hell centered Eternal torment He knows, forgives Expects the Good Heaven centered Eternal bliss

Two Views of Sin and God No Mistakes Looking for Evil Hell centered Eternal torment He knows, forgives Expects the Good Heaven centered Eternal bliss

His Two Laws of Pardon

For those who are NOT His children

His Two Laws of Pardon For those who are NOT His children For those who ARE His children

Pardon for Those NOT his Sons

Believe in HimMark 16:16

Pardon for Those NOT his Sons Believe in HimMark 16:16 Turn (repent) from sin2 Pet. 3:9

Pardon for Those NOT his Sons Believe in HimMark 16:16 Turn (repent) from sin2 Pet. 3:9 Confess ChristRom. 10:9

Pardon for Those NOT his Sons Believe in HimMark 16:16 Turn (repent) from sin2 Pet. 3:9 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized into ChristRom. 6:3

Pardon for Those NOT his Sons Believe in HimMark 16:16 Turn (repent) from sin2 Pet. 3:9 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized into ChristRom. 6:3 Added to His Kingdom, Church, FAMILY

Pardon for His Sons

Walking in Light1 John 1:7

Pardon for His Sons Walking in Light1 John 1:7 Continual cleansing1 John 1:7

Pardon for His Sons Walking in Light1 John 1:7 Continual cleansing1 John 1:7 Repent of MistakesActs 8:22

Pardon for His Sons Walking in Light1 John 1:7 Continual cleansing1 John 1:7 Repent of MistakesActs 8:22 Confess Mistakes1 John 1:9

Pardon for His Sons Walking in Light1 John 1:7 Continual cleansing1 John 1:7 Repent of MistakesActs 8:22 Confess Mistakes1 John 1:9 Correct MistakesMatt. 5:23,24

Pardon for His Children Walking in Light1 John 1:7 Continual cleansing1 John 1:7 Repent of MistakesActs 8:22 Confess Mistakes1 John 1:9 Correct MistakesMatt. 5:23,24 Heaven is Inevitable

Pardon For Every Person Believe in HimMark 16:16 Turn (repent) from sin2 Pet. 3:9 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized into ChristRom. 6:3 Added to His Kingdom, Church, FAMILY Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10