Discipline of Grace

1 Timothy 4:7 NASB95

But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;

Discipline

Divestment of all encumbrances

Greek Athletes

Invest all energy & sweat in pursuit of goal

Never get anywhere in life without discipline

None of us have a spiritual advantage

Intimidating List

17 disciplines

Each discipline contains average 7 sub-disciplines

Divide into two lists:

Areas you’re doing well

Areas you need help

List by priority

Choose 1-3 things that will help you improve

Be realistic

Pray

Be accountable

If you stumble

Discipline of Grace

Grace: merciful behavior of a more powerful person toward another. Displayed by the Lord toward humankind

Salvation by Grace

Ephesians 2:4–5 ESV

But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—

2. Sanctification by grace

John 1:16 ESV

For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.