Message of Grace

Grace

Grace- Unearned Gift of Acceptance & Favor.

Grace For Weakness- 2Cor.12.9

Throne of Grace- - Acceptance, Favor, Compassion

Father of Grace- Luke 15:11-32

Corporate Grace- - Mega Grace

(NKJV) 33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all.

(NKJV) 33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all.

33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all.

(NIV) 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

(NIV) 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Paul’s Purpose -

He uses the the word “Our”- shared purpose

Our Purpose-

So did the believers

Our Message- It was not just Paul's message to proclaim. Its our message to the world. Our implies ownership.

Do You Know Our Message?

Do You Know Our Message?

Is it Your message too?

Its our message to the world

God Open A Door-

God wants to open doors for you to be His messenger.

God wants to open doors for you to be His messenger

We pray for things on our heart.

God wants our Purpose and Message to be written on our hearts.

We pray for things on our heart.

Making the Most of Opportunities

Kairos-a time when conditions are right for the accomplishment of a crucial action : the opportune and decisive moment.

Divine Opportunities

(NIV) 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Recognizing opportunities

You Are The Message

They form an opinion of what you believe by how you act.

“Be Wise The Way You Act To Unbelievers..”

They form an opinion of what you believe by how you act. Illustration- Terry’s mate John. experience with christian put him off the message.

You are the message.

Often you are the message

Conversation-

Kairos-a time when conditions are right for the accomplishment of a crucial action : the opportune and decisive moment.

Divine Opportunities

(NIV) 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Recognizing opportunities

Conversation-

Conversation-

We communicate from a different world view and culture.

We communicate from a different world view and culture.

We have a different accent. “you aren't from round here because you speak differently.

What you say matters.

Your words tell people who you are.

“Man he’s......Nasty, Mean, Grumpy, Unfriendly, Negative, Arrogant, Judgmental, Self Righteous, Rude....”

“She’s kind, Caring, Loving, Encouraging, Inspiring, Positive, Gracious, Patient....”

(NIV) 54 Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked.

54 Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked.

(NIV) 27 The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching—and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him.”

27 The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching—and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him.”

(NIV) 22 All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked.

22 All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked.

Message Of Grace

Conversation Full of Grace- Jesus full of grace & truth

Grace- Unearned Gift of Acceptance & Favor.

You can only get full of what you put in.

If you put nothing in you are full of.......?When you come to the “Throne of Grace” you are filled up with.....

(NIV) 16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Your words tell people who you are.

“Man he’s......Nasty, Mean, Grumpy, Unfriendly, Negative, Arrogant, Judgmental, Self Righteous, Rude....”

“She’s kind, Caring, Loving, Encouraging, Inspiring, Positive, Gracious, Patient....”

Nasty, Mean, Grumpy, Unfriendly, Negative, Arrogant,

Gracious, Patient

Seasoned with Salt-

(NIV) 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.

Salt and Light

13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.

14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.

Know how To Answer- God always has an answer for every question and situation.

The key is to know His answer. Sometimes his answer and our answer differ?

Know how To Answer

Sometimes its say nothing