2 Corinthians 06:01-02 – Do Not Receive the Grace of God in Vain – audio

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Text: 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

Introduction

A. There are many things in life that can be beneficial if used properly;

1) On the other hand, they may not help at all

2) Or even can be harmful if misused.

B. There are many food choices available to us;

1) Some are healthy

2) Others are not.

3) Some good foods, if taken too much, can be harmful.

C. Prescriptions are the same way.

1) A doctor gives a patient a certain kind of medicine and a certain dosage.

2) If the wrong medicine is taken, or if the right medicine is taken the wrong way, it will not do as good a job as it was intended.

3) There can be dire consequences.

D. Spiritually, God gave us His grace and we must not use it in vain!

Body

I. Grace is essential for salvation.

A. God is full of grace and truth, and we receive them through Jesus Christ (John 1:14-17).

B. We are justified by the grace of God (Titus 3:4-7).

C. God saves us by His grace in Christ through the gospel (2 Timothy 1:8-10).

D. The grace of God brings salvation (Titus 2:11).

E. We are saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:5-8).

F. God’s promise is of faith that it might be according to grace (Romans 4:16).

II. Grace is not always guaranteed.

A. We can fall from the grace of God (Galatians 5:4).

B. We can fall short of the grace of God (Hebrews 12:14-15).

III. Grace must be used properly.

A. God gives grace to the humble (James 4:6; Proverbs 3:34).

B. We must grow in grace (2 Peter 3:18).

C. We must be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 2:1).

D. By the grace we receive, we must serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear (Hebrews 12:28).

IV. Grace must not be misused.

A. Some have turned the grace of God into lewdness and denied God and Christ (Jude 4).

B. We must not sin in order that grace may abound (Romans 6:1-2).

Conclusion

A. The grace of God can save us, but our faith must accompany it.

B. If we serve God properly, grow in His grace, and strive not to sin, it will not be in vain! He will help us in the day of salvation!

C. That is today!