Grace

examples of God directing you through prayer, scripture, godly counsel

What is Grace?

Lexham Survey of Theology God’s Grace

God’s grace flows out of his inter-Trinitarian, gift-giving life. Even in humanity’s fallen state, God freely grants to his creatures good things they do not deserve. The greatest of these goods is Jesus Christ.

God Announces His Character - Exodus 33:17–34:9; Isaiah 30:18

How does God reveal himself?

What does God reveal about himself?

What does God reveal about himself in Exodus 32:1-35?

The First Gospel - Genesis 3:15

Common Grace (Prevenient Grace) - Genesis 9:8-17 ; Romans 1:18-24 ; Romans 5:6-11; Titus 2:11-14

Even though we have sinned, God continues to care for creation, restrain sin, sustain human life and calls us to relationship with God. Everyone receives this grace.

Can you think of a time when God directed you?

What about people who have never heard of Christ? - Romans 10:15

Saving Grace (Justifying Grace)

"Justification is another word for pardon. It is the forgiveness of all our sins, and ... our acceptance with God." - John Wesley

Repentance - Luke 5:32; Acts 2:38, 3:19; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; 1 Thessalonians 1:9

Faith - Romans 3:20-24; Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 10:9-10 ; Ephesians 1:13-14

How would you describe your coming to faith in Christ: Instantaneous or Gradual?

The Prodigal Son - Luke 15:11-24

What was the younger son saying to his father by asking for his share of the property (v. 12)?

What do you think the phrase "he came to his senses" means (v. 17)?

Why did it take so long for the son to turn back to his father?

What did the son leave out of his practiced speech (v. 18-19; v. 21)? What does this indicate?

How would you summarize the Gospel based on this story?