Reigning in Life Vol. 2 Part 3
Where is Grace Found?
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
1. Reigning in Life Vol.2
A.What is Grace?
1. Foundation verse: (Rom. 5:17) reigning in life through receiving abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness.
2.What is Grace? Grace is God’s power, strength and ability to be who you are born to be, and to do what you are born to do through faith; unmerited favor.
B.Where is Grace Found?
1.Grace must be found! (Gen. 6:8)
2.Where, why and when is grace found?
a.Grace is found in Jesus. Jesus is grace embodied.
~(2 Tim. 2:1)
~(John 1:1-5, 10-14, 16-17 all KJV; v16 AMP)
~(v17) Law vs. Grace
~Blessing under the Law is based on works and self-effort; blessing under Grace is based on faith in Jesus finished work.
-(Exo. 20 vs. Heb. 8:10-13) old vs. new
-(Deut. 28:1, 2, 14 vs. Eph. 1:3) blessing
-Moses 1stmiracle vs. Jesus 1stmiracle
-1stPentecost old vs. 1stPentecost new
-(Gen. 3:9 vs. Matt. 2:2) 1stquestion
-(Rom. 11:6; Gal. 3:10; 5:4)
~(1 Pet. 1:13) Grace found at the revelation of Jesus.
~(2 Pet. 1:2-4 NLT) grace is multiplied in the knowledge of God and Jesus
~(2 Pet. 3:18) growing in grace
c.(Heb. 4:15-16) at the throne of God, to help, in time of need.(daily prayer and fellowship)
d.(2 Cor. 12:7-10) Grace given in human weakness
e.(Jas. 4:1-10; 1 Pet. 5:5-7) God gives grace to the humble but resists the proud.
[Pastor Lee Stokes]