1. The Truth About Grace 1 Timothy 1:12-17 The Source of Grace The Need for Grace The Power of Grace The Measure of Grace The Purpose of Grace The Response of Grace

2. The Truth About Grace 1 Timothy 1:12-17 The Source of Grace  Grace defined – God alone toward us  Christ Jesus our Lord – source (John 1:17)  Grateful I am – continuous 1.Electing Grace – Romans 1:5, Titus 2:11 2.Enabling Grace – strengthened 2 Tim. 4:16,17 3.Entrusting Grace – 1 Corinthians 7:25 4.Employing Grace of Service – Col. 1:23-25

3. The Truth About Grace 1 Timothy 1:12-17 The Need for Grace  Paul had a right understanding of himself  Blasphemer – first half of 10 commandments  persecutor and violent aggressor – second half of 10 commandments  Romans 1:30 ; Luke 18:32

4. The Truth About Grace 1 Timothy 1:12-17 The Power of Grace  “I was mercied” – Romans 5:20  God’s grace and mercy are always greater than our sin! Amen!  Grace removes guilt while mercy takes away the misery caused by sin  ignorantly – Heb. 6:4-6 ; 10:26,27

5. The Truth About Grace 1 Timothy 1:12-17 The Measure of Grace  Super abundant – Romans 5:20 ; 2 Cor. 9:8  True marks of grace found only in Christ found only in Christ exemplified by continuing faith (Col. 1:23) and love (1 John 3:14) exemplified by continuing faith (Col. 1:23) and love (1 John 3:14)

6. The Truth About Grace 1 Timothy 1:12-17 The Purpose of Grace  Christ Jesus - redeeming King to Incarnation  came into the world – pre-existence  world – world of lost humantiy  to save sinners – Matt 1:21  to save – deliver from death, darkness, sin  sinners – used by Jews to describe Gentiles

7. The Truth About Grace 1 Timothy 1:12-17 The Response to Grace  Eternal – of the ages which are 2 possible  immortal – God exists outside of time  invisible – we only know God by His self-revelation  the only God – alone, none other

8. The Truth About Grace 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Application Does your right understanding of GRACE lead you to a right understanding of your relationship with the God of the universe? Does God’s GRACE cause you to have a humble faith and a repentant walk?