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Important Truths About The Grace Of God

1 Corinthians 1:1-4

1 Peter 5:12

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Introduction

True Christians Stand in the Grace of God! Rom. 5:1-2; 1 Pet. 5:12

There are many FALSE ideas about God’s Grace! Calvinistic ideas such as…

It is irresistible and applied to certain ones!“Irresistible Grace”“Unconditional Election”

Continuous Cleansing!1 Jn. 1:7-10

How do we stand in God’s Grace?Heb. 12:15

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Truths About God’s Grace

God’s Grace Is Universally Available but not Universally Accepted! Titus 2:11Rom. 5:15 (vs. 12)Matt. 7:13-142 Cor. 5:14, 15

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Truths About God’s Grace

God’s Grace Is Only Accessible Through Jesus Christ by Faith! Rom. 5:1-2Eph. 2:8

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Truths About God’s Grace

God’s Grace Is Teaches Us To Obey The Gospel of Christ! Titus 2:11-12 Noah – Grace, Faith, Obedience

Gen. 6:8-9, 14, 22; Heb. 11:7 1 Peter 5:12 – the “True Grace of God” includes:

Obedience in our lives – 1:13-16Abstaining from fleshly lusts – 2:11-16Submitting to civil government – 2:13-17Spousal responsibilities – 3:1-7Putting away worldliness – 4:1-3Abstaining from idolatry – 4:3Fervent love for our brethren – 4:8Extending hospitality – 4:9

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Truths About God’s Grace

God’s Grace Does Not Tolerate Sin! Rom. 6:1-2, 15 Grace does not say, "in spite of your sin you will be cleansed &

saved." Grace calls us to repudiate & repent of sin - not let it live in us &

reign over us!Rom. 6:11-12

“What about one sin just before I die?" Sin Condemns – just ONE!

• Mk. 10:21; Acts 8:18-24; Gen. 3:1-6; Rom. 5:12, 15

Hypothetical "what ifs" do not justify an ongoing practice of sin!Col. 3:9

Grace is greater than sin when we repudiate sin!1 Jno. 1:8-9.

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Truths About God’s Grace

God Grace Does Not Allow Us To Maintain Fellowship with False Doctrine! Hebrews. 13:9Galatians 1:6-9Ephesians 5:112 John 9-11.

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Conclusion

Do not be deceived by FALSE concepts regarding Gods’ grace which:Overlook Sin!Minimize the importance of faithful obedience!

AND…Minimize sound doctrine!

The Gospel is the “word of God’s Grace”Acts 20:24, 32Must stand in the grace of God and believe and obey

the gospel!1 Cor. 15:1-4

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The Bible Plan of Salvation

The Alien Sinner must…Hear - Romans 10:17Believe the Gospel - Romans 10:14Confess Christ - Romans 10:9, 10Repent of your sins - Acts 2:38Be baptized into Christ - Acts 2:38

An erring child of God must…Repent and Pray - Acts 8:22-24