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God’s Plan of Salvation (1) The Grace of God

God’s Plan of Salvation (1) The Grace of God. Χάρις , ( charis ) – to show kindness to someone, with the implication of graciousness on the part of the one showing such kindness (L&N,88.66) A beneficial disposition toward someone (BDAG). What is Grace?.

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God’s Plan of Salvation (1) The Grace of God

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  1. God’s Plan of Salvation (1) The Grace of God

  2. Χάρις, (charis) – to show kindness to someone, with the implication of graciousness on the part of the one showing such kindness (L&N,88.66) • A beneficial disposition toward someone (BDAG) What is Grace?

  3. Χάρις, (charis) – “that which bestows or occasions pleasure, delight or causes favorable regard…subjectively, on the part of the bestower, the friendly disposition from which the kindly act proceeds, graciousness, loving-kindness, goodwill generally” (Vine’s) What is Grace?

  4. Χάρις, (charis) – About 155 times in NT 24x as salutations, etc.104x as “grace”Favor – 8xThank(s) – 9xGift, credit, commendable, benefit, gracious. What is Grace?

  5. Χάρις, (charis) – Used in 2 senses1) A gift from another2) The disposition of gratitude by the receiver of the gift (cf. 1 Timothy 1:12) What is Grace?

  6. Grace is NOT: • Permission to sin – Rom. 6:1-2 • Based upon human performance (earned) Rom. 11:5-6, 3:23 • Cheap (requires genuine obedience) • Exclusive – there are many factors in our salvation! What is Grace?

  7. Grace: • Our concern is with the grace of God in our salvation. Unmerited favor • Grace is God’s part in man’s salvation (that which man cannot do) What is Grace?

  8. We ARE saved by grace! • Ephesians 2:8-9 • Titus 2:11 The Grace of God

  9. God WANTS us to be saved • John 3:16 • Titus 2:11 • Romans 3:23-24 • 2 Peter 3:9 • 1 Timothy 2:4 • He did something about it! The Grace of God

  10. He put a plan in place • 2 Timothy 1:9, according to His own purpose • 1 Peter 1:10, prophets who prophesied of the grace to come • Eph. 1:3-10 The Grace of God

  11. He sent Jesus to die • John 3:16, Rom. 3:24 • Hebrews 2:9, He tasted death “by the grace of God” • Romans 5:6-8, 15 The Grace of God

  12. Jesus came by His own grace • John 1:14-18 • 2 Corinthians 8:9 • Hebrews 2:9 The Grace of God

  13. He revealed His will through His word • 1 Corinthians 2:9-12 • 1 Peter 1:10 • Ephesians 3:2-4 • Acts 14:3, 20:24, 32 The Grace of God

  14. We need the grace of God!Romans 3:23-24 • God offered the gift of salvation – Romans 6:23, Eph. 2:5-8, Titus 2:11 Grace and our Salvation

  15. Grace does NOT dismiss our part! Obedience! Ephesians 2:8-9, “through faith” • We have not earned our salvation – Eph. 2:9, Luke 17:10, Rom. 4:4, 5:20-21 Grace and our Salvation

  16. We must remain holyRomans 6:1-2, 3-6, 11-15Titus 2:11-13 Grace and our Salvation

  17. Realize that we CAN fall from grace! • 2 Corinthians 6:1 • Hebrews 12:14-15 • It is folly to think that just because God saves us we cannot jeopardize it through disobedience & rebellion! Grace and our Salvation

  18. We can abuse the grace of God • By seeking justification outside of His wordGalatians 5:4 Grace and our Salvation

  19. We can abuse the grace of God • By using God’s laws (and grace) to justify lawlessness Jude 4 Grace and our Salvation

  20. We can abuse the grace of God • By willfully refusing to repent of sinful behaviorHebrews 10:26-31 Grace and our Salvation

  21. God’s GRACE, is His gift to us Will we accept it? Heb. 13:92 Peter 3:18

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