1. Topics that Interest People 1. End Times 2. Heaven 3. Grace

2. Grace – An Introduction I. Grace Defined -Old Testament - chen -favor, kindness, grace -used in “superior-inferior” relationships -New Testament - charis -a favor done without expectation of return

3. Grace – An Introduction I. Grace Defined -Grace is... unmerited, unearned favor that is given from a superior individual in a position of power to an inferior individual in a position of weakness, given because of the goodness and free-heartedness of the giver, which leads to great joy. 1. True grace cannot be earned 2. True grace cannot be unearned

4. Grace – An Introduction II. Grace Needed 1. God is Holy LEVITICUS 11ISAIAH 6 2. We are Sinners GENESIS 3 -ROMANS 1 paints a picture of the conflict that arises as a result of God’s holiness and our sin.

5. Grace – An Introduction III. Grace Available -God makes grace available for... 1. Salvation EPHESIANS 2:4-9 2. The Journey JAMES 4:6