1. Grace that works

2. Let’s read what the Bible says
Others: we’re saved by grace but our salvation is dependent upon our good works.
Some contend: our salvation is solely “grace alone”.
Grace Vs. Works?

3. Concerning Grace

4. Titus 3:5-7: He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Concerning “Grace”

5. Ephesians 2:4-5: But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved)
Concerning “Grace”

6. Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Concerning “Grace”

7. 2 Timothy 1:8-9: Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,
Concerning “Grace”

8. Galatians 2:21: I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the Law, then Christ died needlessly.
Concerning “Grace”

9. Concerning “Grace” 2 3 4 5 1 Saved by God’s grace, not our works
Made alive while dead in our sins 2
Not saved by works lest we boast 3
Not saved by our works but by God’s purpose 4
Righteousness comes by grace, not the law 5

10. Concerning works

11. Titus 3:8: This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds (works, NKJV). These things are good and profitable for men.
Concerning “Works”

12. Ephesians 2:10: For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.
Concerning “Works”

13. Philippians 2:12-13: So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.
Concerning “Works”

14. Titus 2:11-14: 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, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
Concerning “Works”

15. Concerning “Works” 1 2 3 4 Believers careful to engage in good works
Believers created for good works 2
believers work out their salvation 3
God purified people, zealous for good works 4

16. Grace that works!

17. God’s grace is extended to us while we are in our sins.
Those who respond to God’s grace live out their lives in Christ (as Jesus Christ did)… with good works.
God’s grace is extended to us while we are in our sins.
Grace that Works!