Grace - I Don't Deserve It (John 1:14-17)

I. Grace in Relational use (favor, good will)

a. Jacob & Esau – Genesis 33:10, 15 b. Boaz & Ruth – Ruth 2:2, 10 c. Jonathan & David – 1 Samuel 20:3

II. Grace for Redemption (undeserved favor or merit)

a. Grace brings justification – Romans 3:24 b. Grace brings salvation Ephesians 2:8-9 Titus 2:11

III. Grace as the Resource for Victorious Living

a. Every good work – 2 Corinthians 9:8 b. Identity and Labor – 1 Corinthians 15:10 Who we are and what we do – By Grace c. The throne and time of need– Hebrews 4:16

Grace not only describes the attribute and character of God but the avenue by which He extends help and action towards man.

Romans 3:24 KJV 1900

Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: