PDF-Understanding God's Grace #3

Grace Is Freedom Liberty In Christ Pastor Ken Birks 1 Introductory Remarks In this series of messages I have been talking about the importance of walking in Gods grace because it is as we deter. Great is Your faithfulness oh God. You wrestle with the sinner’s heart. You lead us by still waters into mercy. And nothing can keep us apart. So remember Your people. Remember Your children. Remember Your promise oh God. by Bobby . Deason. Church of Christ. Qingdao, China. 16 May , 2015. 1. 2. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am, I have what it says I have, I can do what it says I can do. Today I’ll be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess my mind is alert, my heart is receptive, I’ll never be the same, in Jesus name.”. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God-- not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. . Biblical Tension of Grace and Works Series. Examples of Grace – Ephesians 2:1-7. Dead. because of disobedience and sin. Subject to God’s . wrath. But . God. – rich in mercy, loved so much. Gave us life – by . James 4:6-10. REMINDER OF WHAT JAMES IS DISCUSSING. :. Chapter 1: How spiritual maturity develops through response to . suffering. Chapter 2: How spiritual maturity is enhanced by response to the Word. . Books. “. What’s so amazing about grace” by Philip . Yancey. “Grace” by . Max . Lucado. . John 8:2–9 NLT. “But early the next morning he was back again at the Temple. A crowd soon gathered, and he sat down and taught them. As he was speaking, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in the act of adultery. They put her in front of the crowd. ‘Teacher,’ they said to Jesus, ‘this woman was caught in the act of adultery. The Law of Moses says to stone her. What do you say?’ They were trying to trap him into saying something they could use against him, but Jesus stooped down and wrote in the dust with his finger. They kept demanding an answer, so he stood up again and said, ‘All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!’ Then he stooped down again and wrote in the dust. When the accusers heard this, they slipped away one by one.” . “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.. . John bore witness of Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me is preferred before me, for He was before me.’” And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace.. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh. The word . “thorn”. is translated from the Greek word . skolops. . . “withered at the front, i.e. a point or prickle; figuratively, a bodily annoyance or disability” (Strong’s). . And Can it Be. And can it be, that I should gain. an interest in the Savior’s blood?. Died He for me, who caused His pain?. For me, who Him to death pursued?. Amazing love! How can it be. that Thou my God,. Unmerited Favour – undeserved generosity, kindness to one to whom you have no debt or relation that would suggest there is reason for such kindness.. Must recognise how undeserving we are.. (Ephesians 2:8-9). ). . Amazing . grace. How sweet the sound. That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now I'm found. Was blind, but now I . see. 'Twas. grace that taught my heart to fear. And grace my fears relieved. I’ve heard of Grace, but what does it look like?. What & Why of Grace. Matthew 26:33-35. 33.  . Peter . answered him, “Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away.” 34 . Romans 5:1-21 & Selected. Cross Creek Community Church, Pastor Dave Martin – July 26, 2015. Introduction. I. Believing in Jesus: Sins . Forgiven. and Declared . Righteous. … . Justified in God’s sight!. St. Peter . Worship at . Key to Life. Saturday, December 9th . Welcome to. St. Peter!. Our services this week focus on one of the “. solas. ” (Latin for “only” or “alone”) of the Lutheran Reformation: Saved by Grace Alone. As you worship today, notice an emphasis in the hymns, prayers, Bible readings and the pastor’s message on grace, which is God’s undeserved love for sinners. As our celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation continues, may we renew our appreciation for our God’s gift of amazing grace! .