First, what is GRACE? It is God's gift, to mankind, in reality we can't earn it, do not deserve it, therefore it is a gift of UNMERITED FAVOR!
1) What question relating to salvation did a certain young man ask?
Matthew 19:16 " And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?"
2) How did Jesus reply?
Matthew 19:17 " And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments."
3. Can anyone claim that he , or she, has earned life and salvation according to this standard?
Galatians 3:11-12 " But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them."
NOTE(JB) It is our love for Jesus, that allows the true believers to fully surrender to His will, and obey the 10 laws.
4) Because of sin, to what are all men condemned?
Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
5) What attributes of God's character comes to the aid of the condemned sinners?
Psalms 86:15 " But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth."
6) What provision has the Father made available to man in Christ?
1 Corinthians 1:4 " I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; "
NOTE(JB) Without The Father's Grace, all mankind would be lost and perish.
7) What is the grace of God in Christ, able to effect on our behalf?
Romans 5:19-21 " For as by one man's disobedience [Adam's] many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one [Jesus Christ] shall many be made righteous. Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord."
Note(JB) Sin is the costliest thing in the Universe, for it cost Jesus Christ's very life! For the perfect paid the price for the imperfect humans.
8) To how many is this saving Grace available?
Titus 2:11-12 " For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;"
9) How many the sinner receive this Grace?
Ephesians 2:8-9 " For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."
James 2:18-20 "Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?"
NOTE(JB). Contrary to Rome's leadership, works, no matter how noble, will not get us to the Kingdom, if there is no faith in Jesus Christ! Works without faith, is in vain.
10) What is the new basis of our acceptance with God?
Ephesians 1:6 "To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved."
NOTE(JB) Question: "How can we bring Glory to, or Glorify God, with metal piercings, tattoos, illicit drugs, booze and tobacco.... wacky or otherwise, with our minds altered in our thinking? THINK!
11) How did Paul acknowledge the operation of the Grace of God in his own life?
1 Corinthians 15:10 " But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me".
12) Being saved by Grace, what is our relation to the law?
Romans 6:14-16 " For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?"
NOTE(JB) Does not this passage tell us that we can not serve both the the religious laws of men and God's Laws at the same time? Think Sabbath and Sundays worships. Remember were there is no law, there can be no sin! You can't get a ticket for going through a red light when there's not a traffic signal there!
13) Does this mean that we are freed from the responsibilities or the consequences of the breaking God's Laws?
Romans 6:15 " What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid."
14) What does Jesus look for in those whom He has redeemed?
Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works."
15) How is this made possible?
Hebrews 13:20-21 " Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen."
NOTE(JB) With our surrender to His will, we receive the grace and the strength to over come our sins.
16) What will the continued operation of the Grace of God effect in us?
Acts 20:32 "And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
(JB) Here's a promise I claim in my Prayers: Philippians 1:6 " Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:"
This is what our surrender to His will works for us! Our very character is changed to be more and more like Jesus!
17) What is the ultimate purpose of the gift of Grace of God?
1 Peter 5:10-11 "But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle you. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."
GRACE IS BY WHOM AND HOW?
Matthew 6:13 "And <kai> lead <eisphero> us <hemas> not
Matthew 6:13 "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen"
THIS IS PART OF THE LORD'S PRAYER. Please make note of the word POWER, from the Greek Dunamis The Strong's Concordance # 1411 from 1410 meaning force. Specially miraculous power, mighty, wonderful work. With this power any man can believe, without it no man can believe in Christ Jesus!
Next: WHAT IS PREDESTINATION? A topic with much confusion created by men!
Thank YOU for your time. Questions? Comments? John at servant@frontier.com
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