GOD'S AMAZING GRACE (Part VII)

II Peter 3:17-18

  Introduction:

       A.  Review.  See handout

  I.   A 'word' of caution.

       A.  Let's not make the mistake of 'not seeing the forest for the trees.'

            1.  Grace is _________ part and faith is _________part.  See handout

       B.   Let's not make the mistake of assuming that since we are saved by grace that we can

             do the least possible.

             1. God teaches us that we must _________ ourselves in a situation where He can save

                 us and use us.  See handout

       C.  There are to extremes that we must avoid.

             1.  The way of _____________ for righteous.  Ephesians 2:8-9

             2.  The way of ___________nothing.

 

II.   Our responses to God's saving grace:

       A.   Gratitude.  II Corinthians 9:15, I Corinthians 15:57-58

       B.    Humility.  I Corinthians 15:9-10, James 4:5-10

       C.   Compassion.  Romans 9:1-4

       D.    Service.  I Corinthians 15:9-19, Romans 12:1-2

  Conclusion:

        A.   We live with grace, in grace, and by grace.