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Grace

Grace. Ephesians 1:7-8, 2 Corinthians 12:9. Defining Grace. Unmerited Favour – undeserved generosity, kindness to one to whom you have no debt or relation that would suggest there is reason for such kindness. Must recognise how undeserving we are. (Ephesians 2:8-9)

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Grace

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  1. Grace Ephesians 1:7-8, 2 Corinthians 12:9

  2. Defining Grace • Unmerited Favour – undeserved generosity, kindness to one to whom you have no debt or relation that would suggest there is reason for such kindness. • Must recognise how undeserving we are. • (Ephesians 2:8-9) • Cheer up, you’re worse than you think you are!

  3. God - holy The standard Me - sin

  4. Grace Pictures: • Bridging the Gap of Sin • Cancelling the Debt

  5. God - holy The standard Me - sin

  6. Grace Breeds Grace • Do you see that God can reach you anywhere? • Are you holding yourself or others to a standard? • Because it is grace, I can’t lose it or ruin it or not live up to it. • If there was nothing left but God’s grace there would still be enough for boundless joy.

  7. Ephesians 1:7-8 Is God’s grace just about enough (2 Cor 12:9)? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Is it a positive thing to recognise our loss because of sin? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What standards do I hold myself or others to? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What does the picture of debt help us to understand? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What is maturity in Christ, is it sinning less? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ How do we go about changing our point of view (2 Cor 5:16)? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Is God’s grace just about enough (2 Cor 12:9)? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Is it a positive thing to recognise our loss because of sin? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What standards do I hold myself or others to? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What does the picture of debt help us to understand? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ What is maturity in Christ, is it sinning less? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ How do we go about changing our point of view (2 Cor 5:16)? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Ephesians 1:7-8

  8. God - holy God - holy The standard The standard Me - sin Me - sin

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