Important Truths About The Grace Of God

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Important Truths About The Grace Of God 1 Corinthians 1:1-4 1 Peter 5:12

Introduction True Christians Stand in the Grace of God! Rom. 5:1-2; 1 Pet. 5:12 There are many FALSE ideas about God’s Grace! Calvinistic ideas such as… It is irresistible and applied to certain ones! “Irresistible Grace” “Unconditional Election” Continuous Cleansing! 1 Jn. 1:7-10 How do we stand in God’s Grace? Heb. 12:15

Truths About God’s Grace God’s Grace Is Universally Available but not Universally Accepted! Titus 2:11 Rom. 5:15 (vs. 12) Matt. 7:13-14 2 Cor. 5:14, 15

Truths About God’s Grace God’s Grace Is Only Accessible Through Jesus Christ by Faith! Rom. 5:1-2 Eph. 2:8

Truths About God’s Grace God’s Grace Is Teaches Us To Obey The Gospel of Christ! Titus 2:11-12 Noah – Grace, Faith, Obedience Gen. 6:8-9, 14, 22; Heb. 11:7 1 Peter 5:12 – the “True Grace of God” includes: Obedience in our lives – 1:13-16 Abstaining from fleshly lusts – 2:11-16 Submitting to civil government – 2:13-17 Spousal responsibilities – 3:1-7 Putting away worldliness – 4:1-3 Abstaining from idolatry – 4:3 Fervent love for our brethren – 4:8 Extending hospitality – 4:9

Truths About God’s Grace God’s Grace Does Not Tolerate Sin! Rom. 6:1-2, 15 Grace does not say, "in spite of your sin you will be cleansed & saved." Grace calls us to repudiate & repent of sin - not let it live in us & reign over us! Rom. 6:11-12 “What about one sin just before I die?" Sin Condemns – just ONE! Mk. 10:21; Acts 8:18-24; Gen. 3:1-6; Rom. 5:12, 15 Hypothetical "what ifs" do not justify an ongoing practice of sin! Col. 3:9 Grace is greater than sin when we repudiate sin! 1 Jno. 1:8-9.

Truths About God’s Grace God Grace Does Not Allow Us To Maintain Fellowship with False Doctrine! Hebrews. 13:9 Galatians 1:6-9 Ephesians 5:11 2 John 9-11.

Conclusion Do not be deceived by FALSE concepts regarding Gods’ grace which: Overlook Sin! Minimize the importance of faithful obedience! AND… Minimize sound doctrine! The Gospel is the “word of God’s Grace” Acts 20:24, 32 Must stand in the grace of God and believe and obey the gospel! 1 Cor. 15:1-4

The Bible Plan of Salvation The Alien Sinner must… Hear - Romans 10:17 Believe the Gospel - Romans 10:14 Confess Christ - Romans 10:9, 10 Repent of your sins - Acts 2:38 Be baptized into Christ - Acts 2:38 An erring child of God must… Repent and Pray - Acts 8:22-24