1. Salvation by Grace
Ephesians 2:8,9

2. “Grace” – “the free unmerited love and favor of God, the spring and source of all the benefits men receive from him.” (Webster's Dictionary of American English)

3. “Grace” A characteristic of God
Love, grace, mercy and longsuffering are all extensions of the same character.

4. Things We Have By Grace Peace with God Romans 5:1,2 Material blessings
Acts 17:24-29
He owes us nothing; we owe Him our very existence
2 Corinthians 12:9

5. Things We Have By Grace Knowledge of God’s will John 1:17
We could not demand to know His mind
Titus 2:11,12
2 Peter 3:18
Acts 20:32
2 Timothy 1:9 cf. 2 Thess. 2:14

6. Things We Have By Grace Service to God Philippians 1:7 1 Peter 4:10
When we serve Him & receive His approval we are “partakers of grace.”
1 Peter 4:10

7. Benefits of Grace Always Conditional
Material blessings (Daily bread)
2 Thessalonians 3:10
Spiritual Blessings
In becoming a Christian
Hebrews 5:9
In continuing as a Christian
Galatians 5:4; 2 Corinthians 6:1
In continued forgiveness
1 John 1:7-9

8. What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)
Believe Jesus is Christ (John 8:24)
Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)
Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32)
Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)
Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)