Ephesians 04:02-09 What Are You Doing with God’s Grace? – audio

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(Presented at Willowbrook Christian Home on 8/19/2012)

Text: Ephesians 2:4-9

Introduction

Mercy

From God’s Word, we recognize that mercy is the forbearance, compassion, kindness shown by God from inflicting punishment for those who break the law.

In John 8:1-11 the scribes and Pharisees brought a woman to Jesus taken in the act of adultery, and ask Jesus what would he do in light of the law of Moses. He asked a question that convicted them of their own sins and the woman was left uncondemned. Jesus said go and sin no more.

Through God’s mercy we are saved – 1 Peter 1:3-5

Grace

A companion of mercy is grace.

Grace means that which causes joy, pleasure, delight, charm, sweetness, and loveliness. This has come to signify the kindness of God toward man.

God’s unmerited favor saves mankind by providing a sufficient and perfect sacrifice to remit the sins of man, so that he can be reconciled to his God.

The Oracles of God declare we are saved by God’s grace through faith – Ephesians 2:4-8

It (grace) has appeared unto all men – Titus 2:11

 The Benefits of God’s Grace are Accessed Through Faith

Through Faith

If you want to enjoy the benefits of the grace of God, such as eternal life with God, love, joy, and peace, you must access them through faith in God – Ephesians 2:8; Romans 5:1-2

Dead or Living?

The question you must ask yourself is your faith dead or alive?

A dead faith merely believes, but does not produce obedience to God.  James 2:14-17 describes faith without works as dead. But a living faith is characterized by loving obedient actions towards God – James 1:22-25.

Living Faith

You can only benefit from the grace of God when you decide to be faithful and obedient to Him and live for Him – Hebrews 4:1-2

 

Plan of Salvation

• Hear the Word of God – Romans 10:17; Hebrews 3:15
• Believe in Jesus Christ – Hebrews 11:6
• Repent of past Sins – Luke 13:3
• Confess Jesus is the Son of God – Romans 10:9-10
• Baptized for the forgiveness of your Sins – Acts 2:38
• Daily Live Faithful for Jesus – Revelation 2:10

 

What Are You Doing with God’s Grace?