1. Important Truths About The Grace Of God
1 Corinthians 1:1-4
1 Peter 5:12

2. Introduction True Christians Stand in the Grace of God!
Rom. 5:1-2; 1 Pet. 5:12
There are many FALSE ideas about God’s Grace!
Calvinistic ideas such as…
It is irresistible and applied to certain ones!
“Irresistible Grace”
“Unconditional Election”
Continuous Cleansing!
1 Jn. 1:7-10
How do we stand in God’s Grace?
Heb. 12:15

3. Truths About God’s Grace
God’s Grace Is Universally Available but not Universally Accepted!
Titus 2:11
Rom. 5:15 (vs. 12)
Matt. 7:13-14
2 Cor. 5:14, 15

4. Truths About God’s Grace
God’s Grace Is Only Accessible Through Jesus Christ by Faith!
Rom. 5:1-2
Eph. 2:8

5. Truths About God’s Grace
God’s Grace Is Teaches Us To Obey The Gospel of Christ!
Titus 2:11-12
Noah – Grace, Faith, Obedience
Gen. 6:8-9, 14, 22; Heb. 11:7
1 Peter 5:12 – the “True Grace of God” includes:
Obedience in our lives – 1:13-16
Abstaining from fleshly lusts – 2:11-16
Submitting to civil government – 2:13-17
Spousal responsibilities – 3:1-7
Putting away worldliness – 4:1-3
Abstaining from idolatry – 4:3
Fervent love for our brethren – 4:8
Extending hospitality – 4:9

6. Truths About God’s Grace
God’s Grace Does Not Tolerate Sin!
Rom. 6:1-2, 15
Grace does not say, "in spite of your sin you will be cleansed & saved."
Grace calls us to repudiate & repent of sin - not let it live in us & reign over us!
Rom. 6:11-12
“What about one sin just before I die?"
Sin Condemns – just ONE!
Mk. 10:21; Acts 8:18-24; Gen. 3:1-6; Rom. 5:12, 15
Hypothetical "what ifs" do not justify an ongoing practice of sin!
Col. 3:9
Grace is greater than sin when we repudiate sin!
1 Jno. 1:8-9.

7. Truths About God’s Grace
God Grace Does Not Allow Us To Maintain Fellowship with False Doctrine!
Hebrews. 13:9
Galatians 1:6-9
Ephesians 5:11
2 John 9-11.

8. Conclusion
Do not be deceived by FALSE concepts regarding Gods’ grace which:
Overlook Sin!
Minimize the importance of faithful obedience!
AND…
Minimize sound doctrine!
The Gospel is the “word of God’s Grace”
Acts 20:24, 32
Must stand in the grace of God and believe and obey the gospel!
1 Cor. 15:1-4

9. 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