Gospel of God's Grace

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The Gospel of God's Grace


However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me- the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace. – Paul [Acts 20:24 NIV84]

Paul was given a task by Jesus Christ! This task was to complete the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace! How would you describe the word gospel?  How would you describe the word grace?

Gospel – Good News

Grace – Goodwill, loving kindness, unmerited favor.

 Paul was given the ministry to proclaim the good news of Gods unmerited favor.  1)That God has provided a way of salvation for the sinner. 2) That God has done this on the basis of grace without requiring merit on the part of sinners.  

This study is designed to help us see 1) our need for grace, 2) the provision that God makes to gain access to grace and 3)the receiving of grace.

Galatians 1:8-9 

  • There are many gospels out there (perverted gospels, false teachings)
  •  Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the Narrow Gate.  
  • The key is to make sure that we are proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ as taught in the scriptures which leads us through the narrow road.

 

  1. The Need for Grace                 
    1. Romans 3:23
      1. All have sinned and fall short
    2. James 2:10 
      1. Even those who stumble at just one are guilty
    3. James 4:17
      1. Even not doing the good we “ought to do” is sin
    4. First, let’s get to know one another. A time-line helps us to get to know your story.   Tell us about your journey, the good, the bad, the key spiritual moments and key events in your life. 
    5. Time-Line:        Birth------------------------------------------------------Current 
    6. Isaiah 59:1-2
      1. Sin is what separated you from God
    7. Romans 6:23
      1. Sin merits you death
      2. Gift of God is eternal life
    8. Mark 7:21-23 (Galatians 5:19-21, Rev 21:8) 
      1. Read through the different lists here
      2. Share your lives with one another
    9. Examples of morally good people that still need to be saved.
      1. Acts 10:2 A devout, Good Fearing but still needed salvation
      2. Acts 2:36-41 Most of these were devout, God-fearing people yet they needed salvation.
      3. Acts 8:26-38 Phillip and the Ethiopian Eunuch, religious but humble, he needed salvation.
      4. Acts 16:13-16 Lydia worshipped God yet she still needed salvation.
    10. What you can see from the scriptures today?  Who needs grace?  All of us!   Do you see why this good news?
    11. The gospel is such good news because there is nothing we can do to remove the wall of sin in our lives. We need a suitable provision to remove the sin in our lives.
  2. The Provision for God's Grace
    1. God Provided His Son because of God’s Love 
      1. John 3:16
        1. John 8:31-32 Who is Jesus talking to? Believing Jews. 
        2. What is the standard of belief to Jesus? What’s the difference between intellectual belief vs someone who really holds?
      2. 1 John 4:9 How does God show his love?
      3. 1 John 4:10 Jesus was an atoning sacrifice
        1. God sent His Son
        2. Atonement: A sacrifice, an offering designed to resolve the problem between humankind and God.
    2. God Provided His Son because of God’s Justice
      1. Romans 3:22-26
        1. God provided redemption 
        2. A sacrifice of atonement through faith in his blood
        3. To demonstrate his Justice for all whom have faith in Christ
        4. Do you believe that the blood of Jesus has the power to account for your sin?
      2. Ephesians 1:7
        1. We have redemption through his blood
        2. Through the blood of Jesus we have forgiveness
        3. How precious is Jesus blood to God? The riches of Gods Grace!
    3. The Lamb of God
      1. John 1:29 Jesus takes away the sin of the world.
      2. For all whom would accept the gift he offers
  3. The Receiving of God’s Grace
    1. Hebrews 5:7-9
      1. Jesus sets the example of prayer and submission to God
      2. Obedience is learned
      3. Jesus is the source of salvation for all who obey
    2. Romans 6:17-18
      1. Freedom from sin comes through obedience to God
    3. Now that you have Heard the message of grace and you are ready to obey him from the heart not on the basis of man’s merit, but on the merit of God’s work and Word.
    4. Believe  
      1. John 3:16, 
      2. John 8:31-32 
      3. James 2:14-17
      4. Acts 2:22-24 
        1. Do you believe that Jesus is the Son of God
        2. Do you believe that your sin put Jesus on the cross?
        3. Do you believe that God raised this Jesus from the dead?
    5. Repent 
      1.  Acts 17:30 
      2. 2 Corinthians 7:9-11
        1. Earnestness – sincere intense conviction
        2. Eagerness to clear yourselves
        3. Indignation – anger that is moved or provoked by mistreatment
        4. Alarm – awareness, being awakened
        5. Longing – strong desire and feeling of need 
        6. Concern – shared burden, interest and involvement
        7. Readiness to see justice done
        8. Every point you’ve proved yourselves to be innocent
    6. Confess
      1. Romans 10:9-10
        1. To confess, to agree, to declare publicly that Jesus is Lord
        2. Belief that God raised Jesus from the dead
        3. It’s got to be genuine and from the heart
      2. Matthew 10:32-33
        1. If we acknowledge Jesus before people, he will acknowledge us
        2. If we disown him, he will disown us. 
        3. (Ex. Peter and the disciples disowned Jesus but later repented!)
    7. Be Baptized
    1. Mark 16:15-16
      1. Preach the good news (the gospel) to all creation
      2. Salvation is for whomever believes and is baptized
      3. Condemnation is for whomever does not believe
    2. Acts 2:36-39
      1. Everyone whom has believed (What should we do?)
      2. Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ (on his merit) 
      3. For the forgiveness of your sins.
      4. You will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit
      5. The Promise is for you!
    3. Acts 8:35-38
      1. The good news (gospel) was shared
      2. Philip baptized the humble Ethiopian man
    4. Acts 22:16
      1. Be eager
      2. Be baptized washing your sins away
    5. Romans 6:1-8
      1. Baptism unites us with his death, burial and resurrection
      2. New Life comes!
    6. 1 Peter 3:21 
      1. Baptism takes faith, it is our faith response 
      2. Baptism is the pledge of a good conscience toward God

       VIII. Remain

  1.  Hebrews 3:12-14
    1. “See to it” relationships encourage us to remain faithful
    2. Encourage daily
    3. Hold Firmly till the end
  2. Acts 11:19-26
    1. Persecution will come, what kind of persecution do you think will come your way?
    2. The gospel spread even into the Gentile world, that’s us!
    3. Many turned to the Lord
    4. There was evidence of the grace of God’s work
    5. They were encouraged to remain true to the Lord with all their heart!
    6. We need teaching to help us grow. Paul and Barnabas met with the church to taught them.
    7. The disciples (learners, students) were called Christians first at Antioch!
      1. Christians was the nick name for the true followers of Christ.
      2. The word Christian has been watered down today
      3. Remain true to Christ as a student of his, Christian, “little Christ!”
  3. John 15:9-10
    1. Jesus loves his followers
    2. Remain in his love
    3. When we obey his commands, we remain in his love!
  4. Matthew 28:18-20
    1. All authority is from Jesus
    2. As you go about making disciples (learners) for him, baptize them in the name of the Father, Son and Spirit.
    3. Teaching them to obey all the commands of Christ
    4. He will always remain with us 
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