1. The Grace Of God

2. Introduction Definition of grace!
This word found at least 163 times on the Bible
Found in 39 verses of the Old Testament
Found in 124 verses of the New Testament
Examples of usage:
Noah – Gen. 6:8
The wise – Prov. 1:1-9
Salvation is by “grace through faith” – Eph. 2:8-9
Not by “grace alone” through “faith alone!”
Jas. 2:14-26; 3:13; 1 Pet 2:12
A Christian can fall from grace!
Gal. 5:4 – The possibility of apostasy!

3. Ephesians 2:1-8
And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

4. Ephesians 2:1-8
And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

5. Introduction Salvation involves God and man! Grace is God’s part!
God’s attitude toward man!
Jn. 3:16
Faith is man’s part!
Man’s response to God’s spiritual provisions!
Rom. 10:17; 5:1-2, 6-8
2 Cor. 5:7
Gal. 3:11, 22-26
Heb. 10:38
Heb. 11 – Heroes hall of the faithful of old!

6. Grace Defined
Charis, Gk. - graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude):--acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy). - Strong

7. Grace Defined
Chen, Heb. - graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty):--favour, grace(-ious), pleasant, precious, (well-)favoured.

8. Truths about the grace of God!
It is the word of God!
Acts 20:32
Can be continued in!
Acts 13:43; cf. Acts 11:23; 14:22
Requires us to work!
Acts 14:26; cf. 13:2; 15:38; 1 Cor. 15:58; 16:1
Was manifest by Jesus Christ!
1 Cor. 1:4; Heb. 2:8, 9; Jn. 3:16

9. Truths about the grace of God!
Is the present dispensation!
Eph. 3:1-5
Is a gift of God given by the agency of the Holy Spirit!
Eph. 1:9; 3:7; Rom. 1:1-5; 15:16-18
Can be failed by some!
1 Cor. 15:10; Acts 26:19; Heb. 12:15; Col. 1:21-29
All must be done according to the Lord’s way!
Rom. 10:1-4; Eph. 2:8-9; Col. 3:17
Galatians – Gal 2:21; 5:4

10. Truths about the grace of God!
Brings salvation to all men! – Tit. 2:11
Done so by Christ!
Rom. 5:15-19; Tit. 3:4-8
Teaches us! – Tit. 2:12
Rom. 6:11-15
Is the truth! – 1 Pet. 5:12
Col. 1:6
Is manifold in nature! – 1 Pet. 4:10
Jas. 1:17; Rom. 12:6-8
Many gifts in various ways!

11. Truths about the grace of God!
It is the word of God!
Can be continued in!
Requires us to work!
Was manifest by Jesus Christ!
Is the present dispensation!
Is a gift of God given by the agency of the Holy Spirit!
Can be failed by some!
Brings salvation to all men!
Teaches us!
Is the truth!
Is manifold in nature!

12. Conclusion
The truths about the grace of God are as the sand on the sea shore!
Innumerable!
Manifold! – 1 Pet. 4:10
We are saved by His grace through faith!
Eph. 2:8
Must be obedient to the faith once delivered!
Jude 3
Rom. 4:13-16; 5:1-5; 1:5-7
Eph. 4:1-4; 2 Thess. 2:13-15

13. The Bible Plan of Salvation
The Alien Sinner must…
Hear - Romans 10:17
Believe the Gospel - Romans 10:14
Confess Christ - Romans 10:9, 10
Repent of your sins - Acts 2:38
Be baptized into Christ - Acts 2:38
An erring child of God must…
Repent and Pray - Acts 8:22-24