logging in or signing up grace for dummys mikecriswell Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 31 Category: Spiritual/ Ins.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: December 10, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description A simple overview of Grace Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide 1: For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, Ephesians 2:8 Amazing Gracethe song : Amazing Gracethe song Written by John Newton Former Slave Trader One of the most loved hymns. Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)That sav’d a wretch like me!I once was lost, but now am found,Was blind, but now I see. 1725-1807 Points to Ponder : Points to Ponder What is Grace? Where does Grace come from? How does God show us His Grace? What does Grace do? Does Grace negate Obedience? Why the Controversy about Grace? Slide 4: What is Grace? What is Grace? : What is Grace? Definition: Charis –unmerited favor Also translated as: Favor Thanks Pleasure Liberality Benefit Grace is mentioned over 170 times in the Bible Slide 6: Where Does Grace Come From? Where Does Grace Come From? : Where Does Grace Come From? Grace comes from God and Jesus Gal 1:3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, The Ultimate expression of Grace Comes from God and Christ Slide 8: How does God Show us His Grace? How does God show His Grace? : How does God show His Grace? God gives us Good things!!! James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. How does God show His Grace? : How does God show His Grace? God is kind to everyone (General Grace vs. Specific Grace) For Everyone For Christians Mt 5:45 He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. How does God show His Grace? : How does God show His Grace? God loved us from Eternity Past 2 Tim 1:9 God . . . who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began, 10 but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, How does God show His Grace? : How does God show His Grace? God gave the Scheme of Redemption 1Peter 1:10 Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, How does God show His Grace? : How does God show His Grace? God gave us Christ - the Ultimate Expression of Grace! John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. Full – Overflowing. Completely full. How does God show His Grace? : How does God show His Grace? God gave us riches in Jesus. Eph 2:4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. How does God show His Grace? : How does God show His Grace? God gave Us His Word! Acts 20:32 "So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. Slide 16: What does Grace Do? What Does Grace Do? : What Does Grace Do? Grace Calls Us! Gal 1:15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb and called me through His grace, (God’s grace gave Paul the opportunity to obey the gospel. Today we are called via the gospel – 2 Thes 2:14). What Does Grace Do? : What Does Grace Do? Grace Redeems us Eph 1:6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He has made us accepted in the Beloved. 7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace What Does Grace Do? : What Does Grace Do? Grace Justifies Us (rendered innocent) Rom 3:24 being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith What Does Grace Do? : What Does Grace Do? Grace gives us Access to God Heb 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. What Does Grace Do? : What Does Grace Do? Grace Instructs Us Tit 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, What Does Grace Do? : What Does Grace Do? Grace empowers us! 2Cor 12:9 And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Slide 23: Does Grace Negate Obedience? Does Grace Negate Obedience? : Does Grace Negate Obedience? Grace is not a license to sin Rom 6:1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? Does Grace Negate Obedience? : Does Grace Negate Obedience? There is no antagonism between grace and obedience. Grace gave us the plan of Salvation. Our obedience will never be perfect. Hence we need God’s grace every day. Does Grace Negate Obedience? : Does Grace Negate Obedience? God’s Word is the major way He administers his saving and sustaining grace in spiritual matters. The sinner – must obey the gospel of grace The Christian – must live in God’s grace. But if we walk in the light . . . . . I John 1:7ff Does Grace Negate Obedience? : Does Grace Negate Obedience? An Axiom to keep in Mind! Any theory of Grace which minimizes obedience is not biblical. BUT Any theory of Obedience which minimizes Grace is not biblical. Does Grace Negate Obedience? : Does Grace Negate Obedience? No! Because We can fall from Grace! Gal 5:4 You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. Does Grace Negate Obedience? : Does Grace Negate Obedience? No! Because Grace can be set aside. Gal 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. 21 "I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain." Does Grace Negate Obedience? : Does Grace Negate Obedience? No! Because we must Grow in Grace. 2Pet 3:17 You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen. Slide 31: Why the Controversy? Why the Controversy? : Why the Controversy? Like the religious world our brotherhood has been at odds with each other over the issue of Grace. Why? Don’t we all believe in Grace? Don’t we all believe in obedience? Why the controversy? : Why the controversy? Reason 1: Wrong Definition There is a notion that “grace” is some kind of nebulous cloud that envelops the Christian with warmth leading and guiding in an esoteric and subjective way. Grace is NOT a Feeling! Why the controversy? : Why the controversy? Reason 2: Wrong Theology The Calvinistic doctrine that says man has no role to play in his own salvation. Salvation is by God’s Grace Alone! The church has adopted many Denominational trends. Why the controversy? : Why the controversy? Reason 3: Wrong Reading Materials Teachers and preachers have been reading the wrong materials. The works of Calvin, Swindol, MacArthur, and Lucado have been substituted for the Bible! Why the controversy? : Why the controversy? Reason 4: Wrong World View Post-modernism is the current theory that says that there is no ultimate truth. One’s feelings are the guide. Some appeal to Grace to justify their own notions about worship. Why the controversy? : Why the controversy? Reason 5: Wrong Balance In an attempt to remind folks that they must obey, many have minimized Grace. When is the last time you heard a lesson on Grace that did not quickly become an apologetic for obedience? A Pendulum Swings Both Directions! Why the controversy? : Why the controversy? Reason 6: Wrong Attitude On both sides of the isle folks have had poor attitudes toward their brothers and sisters. The very nature of “grace” should lead us to love and kindness. Conclusion : Conclusion God sustains us by His Grace. God saves us by His Grace. God strengthens us by His Grace. God expects us to Grow in Grace. 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grace for dummys mikecriswell Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 31 Category: Spiritual/ Ins.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: December 10, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description A simple overview of Grace Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide 1: For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, Ephesians 2:8 Amazing Gracethe song : Amazing Gracethe song Written by John Newton Former Slave Trader One of the most loved hymns. Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)That sav’d a wretch like me!I once was lost, but now am found,Was blind, but now I see. 1725-1807 Points to Ponder : Points to Ponder What is Grace? Where does Grace come from? How does God show us His Grace? What does Grace do? Does Grace negate Obedience? Why the Controversy about Grace? Slide 4: What is Grace? What is Grace? : What is Grace? Definition: Charis –unmerited favor Also translated as: Favor Thanks Pleasure Liberality Benefit Grace is mentioned over 170 times in the Bible Slide 6: Where Does Grace Come From? Where Does Grace Come From? : Where Does Grace Come From? Grace comes from God and Jesus Gal 1:3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, The Ultimate expression of Grace Comes from God and Christ Slide 8: How does God Show us His Grace? How does God show His Grace? : How does God show His Grace? God gives us Good things!!! James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. How does God show His Grace? : How does God show His Grace? God is kind to everyone (General Grace vs. Specific Grace) For Everyone For Christians Mt 5:45 He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. How does God show His Grace? : How does God show His Grace? God loved us from Eternity Past 2 Tim 1:9 God . . . who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began, 10 but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, How does God show His Grace? : How does God show His Grace? God gave the Scheme of Redemption 1Peter 1:10 Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, How does God show His Grace? : How does God show His Grace? God gave us Christ - the Ultimate Expression of Grace! John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. Full – Overflowing. Completely full. How does God show His Grace? : How does God show His Grace? God gave us riches in Jesus. Eph 2:4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. How does God show His Grace? : How does God show His Grace? God gave Us His Word! Acts 20:32 "So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. Slide 16: What does Grace Do? What Does Grace Do? : What Does Grace Do? Grace Calls Us! Gal 1:15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb and called me through His grace, (God’s grace gave Paul the opportunity to obey the gospel. Today we are called via the gospel – 2 Thes 2:14). What Does Grace Do? : What Does Grace Do? Grace Redeems us Eph 1:6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He has made us accepted in the Beloved. 7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace What Does Grace Do? : What Does Grace Do? Grace Justifies Us (rendered innocent) Rom 3:24 being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith What Does Grace Do? : What Does Grace Do? Grace gives us Access to God Heb 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. What Does Grace Do? : What Does Grace Do? Grace Instructs Us Tit 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, What Does Grace Do? : What Does Grace Do? Grace empowers us! 2Cor 12:9 And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Slide 23: Does Grace Negate Obedience? Does Grace Negate Obedience? : Does Grace Negate Obedience? Grace is not a license to sin Rom 6:1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? Does Grace Negate Obedience? : Does Grace Negate Obedience? There is no antagonism between grace and obedience. Grace gave us the plan of Salvation. Our obedience will never be perfect. Hence we need God’s grace every day. Does Grace Negate Obedience? : Does Grace Negate Obedience? God’s Word is the major way He administers his saving and sustaining grace in spiritual matters. The sinner – must obey the gospel of grace The Christian – must live in God’s grace. But if we walk in the light . . . . . I John 1:7ff Does Grace Negate Obedience? : Does Grace Negate Obedience? An Axiom to keep in Mind! Any theory of Grace which minimizes obedience is not biblical. BUT Any theory of Obedience which minimizes Grace is not biblical. Does Grace Negate Obedience? : Does Grace Negate Obedience? No! Because We can fall from Grace! Gal 5:4 You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. Does Grace Negate Obedience? : Does Grace Negate Obedience? No! Because Grace can be set aside. Gal 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. 21 "I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain." Does Grace Negate Obedience? : Does Grace Negate Obedience? No! Because we must Grow in Grace. 2Pet 3:17 You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen. Slide 31: Why the Controversy? Why the Controversy? : Why the Controversy? Like the religious world our brotherhood has been at odds with each other over the issue of Grace. Why? Don’t we all believe in Grace? Don’t we all believe in obedience? Why the controversy? : Why the controversy? Reason 1: Wrong Definition There is a notion that “grace” is some kind of nebulous cloud that envelops the Christian with warmth leading and guiding in an esoteric and subjective way. Grace is NOT a Feeling! Why the controversy? : Why the controversy? Reason 2: Wrong Theology The Calvinistic doctrine that says man has no role to play in his own salvation. Salvation is by God’s Grace Alone! The church has adopted many Denominational trends. Why the controversy? : Why the controversy? Reason 3: Wrong Reading Materials Teachers and preachers have been reading the wrong materials. The works of Calvin, Swindol, MacArthur, and Lucado have been substituted for the Bible! Why the controversy? : Why the controversy? Reason 4: Wrong World View Post-modernism is the current theory that says that there is no ultimate truth. One’s feelings are the guide. Some appeal to Grace to justify their own notions about worship. Why the controversy? : Why the controversy? Reason 5: Wrong Balance In an attempt to remind folks that they must obey, many have minimized Grace. When is the last time you heard a lesson on Grace that did not quickly become an apologetic for obedience? A Pendulum Swings Both Directions! Why the controversy? : Why the controversy? Reason 6: Wrong Attitude On both sides of the isle folks have had poor attitudes toward their brothers and sisters. The very nature of “grace” should lead us to love and kindness. Conclusion : Conclusion God sustains us by His Grace. God saves us by His Grace. God strengthens us by His Grace. God expects us to Grow in Grace. Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound!