Memory Verse: ROMANS 3:18
"For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace." (KJV)
INTRODUCTION
In the beginning, the grace of God was sufficient to every human, but due to human disobedience, God was very sad that He had made man on earth (Gen 4:5-8). After the generation of Noah, different great prophets of God have also risen to bring man back to God but all the efforts was on vain. But God in His infinite mercy by His grace through Jesus Christ saved us from our sins and gave us liberty. (I Tim 1:15, John 3:16)
MEANING
Literarily, grace is an extra time that is given to somebody to enable then pay a bill or finish a piece of work. etc
Biblical, grace is an unmerited favour of God towards men. It is the kindness of God shown towards the human race that we do not deserve. It is unmerited as manifested in the salvation of sinner and the bestowal of blessings. Grace can be liken to forgiveness, repentance, regeneration and salvation.
STUDY GUIDE/ POINT OF DISCUSSION
• How will you explain grace.
• What are the things that can hinder one in growing in God. (James 4:6, Prov 18:19, I John 2:15, James 4:4, Rom 6:1-2, Ish 59:1-2)
• According To James 1:17, every good and perfect gift comes from God etc. discuss from Rom 6:4, Eph 1:7, Tit 3:5, I Pet 1:23.
• From the following passages, identify how I dividuals can receive Gods's grace: Gen 6:8, Esther 2, Josh 6:22-23, Luke 15:12-24 etc.
CONCLUSION
God delivers from sin at the new birth For 5:17-18, I John 3:9, 5:1-4,18, so if you become subject to it again, it is because of your choice Rom 6:13. You are not under the law that demands obedience without giving power to obey, you are under grace that demands the same strict obedience to God, but gives free pardon for sin and power to obey (II Cor 12:8-9).
WARNING: Do not misuse God's grace!!! Shalom.
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