1. John 1:14, 17
Grace and Truth

2. Grace and Truth in Jesus
Phrase found only twice in Scripture
Both times in John chapter 1
Both times referring to Jesus
Watch Jesus and learn about grace and truth.

3. John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Full of grace and truth.

4. John 1:17
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

5. Contrasting Old and New
Old Covenant: (Law) given through Moses
New Covenant: (Grace and Truth) – Came through Jesus.
Firsthand experience in grace and truth.

6. Demonstrations of Grace and Truth
Jesus is deity incarnate
Colossians 2:9 -- For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form

7. God’s Grace In Human Form
John 8:4-5--“…Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. 5 In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?"

8. Luke 7:13-14
When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, "Don't cry." 14 Then he went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. He said, "Young man, I say to you, get up!"

9. Luke 5:12
“…a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.“ Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!" And immediately the leprosy left him.”

10. God’s Truth In Human Form
Matthew 23:33 -- "You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape being condemned to hell?
Jesus delivered a
stinging rebuke

11. Jesus demonstrated a piercing insight.
Luke 18:18
A certain ruler asked him, "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
Jesus demonstrated a piercing insight.

12. Mark 8:33
But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter. "Get behind me, Satan!" he said. "You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men."
Jesus issued a
harsh reproof

13. Balancing Grace And Truth
Ephesians 4:15 -- Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.

14. How Do We Deal With Hot Issues?
1) Homosexuality
2) Divorce
3) Evolution
4) Denominations
5) Unwed mothers
6) Abortion

15. Displaying Gentle Strength
1 Thessalonians 2:4, On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts….but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. 8 We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.