Ephesians 1:7-8, 2 Corinthians 12:9
Unmerited Favour – undeserved generosity, kindness to one to whom you have no debt or relation that would suggest there is reason for such kindness. Must recognise how undeserving we are. (Ephesians 2:8-9) Cheer up, you’re worse than you think you are!
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Bridging the Gap of Sin Cancelling the Debt
Me - sin God - holy The standard
Do you see that God can reach you anywhere? Are you holding yourself or others to a standard? Because it is grace, I can’t lose it or ruin it or not live up to it. If there was nothing left but God’s grace there would still be enough for boundless joy.
Is God’s grace just about enough (2 Cor 12:9)? _____________________________________________ Is it a positive thing to recognise our loss because of sin? _____________________________________________ What standards do I hold myself or others to? _____________________________________________ What does the picture of debt help us to understand? _____________________________________________ What is maturity in Christ, is it sinning less? _____________________________________________ How do we go about changing our point of view (2 Cor 5:16)? _____________________________________________ Is God’s grace just about enough (2 Cor 12:9)? _____________________________________________ Is it a positive thing to recognise our loss because of sin? _____________________________________________ What standards do I hold myself or others to? _____________________________________________ What does the picture of debt help us to understand? _____________________________________________ What is maturity in Christ, is it sinning less? _____________________________________________ How do we go about changing our point of view (2 Cor 5:16)? _____________________________________________
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