Matthew 1:18-25
Hinduism Islam Judaism Christianity Religion alone can’t save us
Experiencing God’s grace In our own lives In the world around us Romans 1:20 In the lives of others-Romans 12:3
A simple/ordinary man Ordinary life + God’s great grace A life yielded to God’s grace Great miracles!
Adultery – Leviticus 20:10 Divorce- Deuteronomy-24:1 God’s Law reveals God’s absolute holiness- Romans 7:12 God’s Law drives us to His grace- Ephesians 2;8,9 Holiness and grace are found fully in Jesus- John 1:16,17
Recognize it in your own life Joyfully receive it! Freely share it A community of radical grace
Joseph believed God- Genesis 15:6 Joseph acted based on his belief v.24,25 Joseph’s action in faith cost him v.25
All have sinned- Romans 3:23 The problem is within us Jeremiah 17:9 Apart from a relationship with God we are slowly dying- Romans 6:23 We are powerless to save ourselves Ephesians 2:1 God offers us His grace through His Son Jesus- Ephesians 2:8,9