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Studies in the Grace of God

Studies in the Grace of God. Unpredictable, Irresistible Grace. Unpredictable, Irresistible Grace. Jonah 1-4 The Principles of God’s Grace: Grace is always far more than enough. God’s expressions of grace far outweigh his requirements.

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Studies in the Grace of God

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  1. Studies in the Grace of God Unpredictable, Irresistible Grace

  2. Unpredictable, Irresistible Grace Jonah 1-4 The Principles of God’s Grace: • Grace is always far more than enough. • God’s expressions of grace far outweigh his requirements. • Grace acknowledges the full implications of sin and yet does not condemn. • We are chosen by grace, not qualifications. • Our failures do not diminish his promises, change his plan, or delay his timing. • Faith is our proper response to God’s grace.

  3. Unpredictable, Irresistible Grace The Principles of God’s Grace: • God’s law is never given to establish a relationship; God’s law is given to confirm an existing relationship. • The law of God is an expression of His grace. • Our greatest freedom is found when we submit to the authority of God. • God is slow to judge and more than willing to deliver. • Grace exchanges new labels for old ones – forgiven, accepted, loved.

  4. Unpredictable, Irresistible Grace The Principles of God’s Grace: • The promises of God stand because they are not anchored to the behavior of the recipients, but to the grace of the one who made the promise. • Discipline is often an expression of grace. • God’s grace has no end.

  5. Unpredictable, Irresistible Grace • Jonah’s Story • Unpredictable Grace • A. God had not given up on him. • B. God heard his cry for help • C. God reminded him of what could have been his from the beginning. • Irresistible Grace • A.An irresistible message • B. Irresistible repentance

  6. Unpredictable, Irresistible Grace • Unpredictable, Irresistible Grace • Jonah thought God was predictable. • Jonah wanted judgment, God opted for compassion.

  7. Unpredictable, Irresistible Grace Key principles of God’s grace: The purpose of God’s discipline was not to pay him back, but to bring him back. Receiving grace is often easier than dispensing it. God’s grace toward us… • Who are the Ninevites in your life? • Grace is more than tolerance.

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