The Grace of God

Speaking the Truth in Love

Murray Wade
11/04/24 - Knoxville TV

The Grace of God [live call in: (865) 215-4337]

The grace of God can be defined; (1) the free mercy (compassion) of God, or His favor, (2) given for all, and (3) unmerited divine assistance given man. Grace describes God's attitude toward the lawbreaker and the rebel; mercy is His attitude toward those who are in distress. In the order of God's purposes of salvation, grace must come before mercy. Only the forgiven may be blessed. Grace is not earned but is the gift of God!

I. GOD'S GRACE COMES THROUGH JESUS

A. Grace and truth through Jesus (John 1:14-18)

B. Jesus died for all (Romans 3:23-24, Hebrews 10:10)

C. God wants all to access His grace (Romans 5:1-2, 2 Peter 3:9)

II. GRACE IS GOD'S GIFT TO MAN

A. The gift is through Jesus Christ (Romans 5:20-21, 11:5-6, Ephesians 2:7-8)

B. Not according to works (2 Timothy 1:8-11, Ephesians 2:8-9)

C. Grace comes according to His mercy (Titus 3:3-7)

D. We have redemption and forgiveness through His grace (Ephesians 1:6-7)

E. We have consolation and hope by His grace (2 Thessalonians 2:16)

III. WE ALL NEED THE GRACE AND MERCY OF GOD

A. We ALL can be saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:4-10)

B. Christ died for the ungodly (Romans 5:6-11)

C. Without faith the grace of God is wasted (Romans 3:21-26, Hebrews 11:6-7, Genesis 6:8-9)

D. We all need to approach the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:14-16, James 4:6)

E. The grace of God can be abused (Romans 6:1-2, 15, Jude 4)

F. We need to be content with the grace we are given (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)

IV. CHRISTIANS NEED TO GROW IN THE GRACE OF JESUS

A. We are to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus (2 Peter 3:17-18)

B. The Word of His grace can build us up (Acts 20:32)

C. The grace of God teaches to live righteously (Titus 2:11-15, 1 Peter 1:13-16)

D. Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 2:1)

V. CHRISTIANS ARE TO HAVE GRACE FOR OTHERS

A. Grace toward others defined; A Christian virtue on the part of the bestower; the friendly disposition from which a kindly act proceeds, graciousness, lovingkindness, general goodwill toward others.

B. The Macedonians gave grace to others (2 Corinthians 8:1-9)

C. Grace is a proper attitude (2 Corinthians 9:6-15, 1 Peter 4:10)

D. Grace is from the heart (Colossians 3:16, 4:6)

CONCLUSION

Why not take advantage of God’s grace tonight so you can be saved eternally? Simply obey Him by repenting of your sins and being baptized for the forgiveness of your sins will give you access to His grace (Romans 5:1-2). At that point you will be a disciple of Jesus Christ and start living a life of grace, mercy, and peace for Him (2 John 3). As a disciple you will also have direct access to the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16).

We invite all in our audience to our Bible studies on Wednesday at 7pm and Sunday morning at 9am. We would love to study God’s together with you! Please check the scriptures we have covered tonight. We want to help you in any way we can. Contact us for Bible studies by telephone, e-mail, or simply come to one of our assemblies. Contact: We assemble at 225 North Purdue Ave. in Oak Ridge at 9am on Sundays and 7pm on Wednesdays; oakridgechurch.com; david.barry@oakridgechurch.com, murray.wade@oakridgechurch.com; (865) 693-1416.

Our next live program is planned for December 2, 2024 when we plan to study “Should We Keep the 10 Commandments Today?” and we hope to see you next time on "Speaking The Truth In Love".