2. GRACE…

3. THE GRACE IN WHICH WE NOW STAND
“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God.”
Romans 5:1-2
To stand in God’s grace: persist or persevere in grace

4. THE GRACE IN WHICH WE NOW STAND
Firmly continue in grace:
We can fall from grace (Galatians 5:4).
By faith keep standing in grace.
Philippians 2:12; James 1:22, 27; Hebrews 4:11

5. THE GRACE THAT TEACHES US HOW TO LIVE
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age…”
Titus 2:11-12
A redemption from and a purification for (Titus 2:14)

6. THE GRACE THAT TEACHES US HOW TO LIVE
Spiritual training:
Steadfastly supply faith with… (2 Peter 1:5)
The word of grace edifies (Acts 20:32)
Be employed in the discipline of living for Christ!
A God-ward compass
A righteous standard and measure
A self-controlled discernment

7. THE GRACE TO BE REVEALED AT CHRIST’S REVELATION
“Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
1 Peter 1:13
We expectantly take confidence in a future grace.
Romans 8:24-25