GOD’S AMAZING GRACE (Part Two)
Review
A. We have noted that grace is an unmerited favor or act by God. Ephesians 2:8-9
B. We need God’s grace because we are sinners and deserve an eternal separation
from God. Romans 6:23a
C. God has made His grace available through Jesus Christ. Rom. 6:23; 1 Corinthians 1:4
D. In this lesson let’s consider the relationship of grace to salvation and how God’s grace
is received.
I. The relationship of grace to salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 (864)
A. “and that not of yourselves” v8
The human is incapable of saving himself. Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23
B. “not of works” v9. Meritorious works. Romans 4:1-8 (832)
1. We aren’t saved by human achievement. Luke 17:10 (769); 2 Timothy 1:9 (879);
Romans 3:23-28 (831); Romans 11:5-6 (836)
C. Grace is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8
1. Three essentials for something to be a gift:
Consideration:
Giver:
Receiver:
D. What relationship does grace have to salvation? Titus 2:11-15. God’ grace makes
salvation possible.
II. How is grace received?
A. Through faith. Ephesians 2:8. What kind of faith? James 2:17-20,24,26 (892)
Works is not meritorious. An active obedient faith. Galatians 3:26-27 (861);
A look at two passages: Ephesians 2:4-6 and Colossians 2:11-13 (870) (OVER ON BACK)
B. Grace is God’s part. Faith is our part. Galatians 3:26-27