GOD'S AMAZING GRACE (Part VIII)

  Eph. 2:8-9; II Peter 3:17-18

  Introduction:

        A.  Review

        B.  The Apostle Peter encourages us to grow in grace.

             1.  How can we measure our growth in grace?  When do we know that we are                                                                                                                                                           growing in grace?

  1.   We know that we are growing in grace when we have adopted certain attitudes.  WHEN:

        A.  We love God's _________ and not the sins of the world.  I John 2:15-17

        B.  We seek to _________ God because it is right.  Titus 2:11-15

        C.  We find it easier to exercise a _____________ spirit.  Eph. 4:32

        D.  We find it easier to ___________ our faults and sins.  James 5:16

        E.  We are _________ dependent and not self dependent.  Mt. 5:3, Rev. 3:15-19, Romans 8:28

        F.  We understand that _________ is after us.  I Peter 5:8

        G.  We have an increased sense of peace.  Gal. 5:22, John 14:27

        H.  We desire to worship God, not because we feel obligated, but because He is _____________.

              Ps. 89:5-8, 14-15

   Conclusion:

        A.  How would you rate your growth in grace?  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

        B.  The point is that we should grow from where we are today.