Lesson 32 February 22, 2004

f) Saving grace is our access to all other spheres of grace Rom 5:1-2.

g) Our position in Christ is related to saving grace and referred to as the "glory of His grace" Eph 1:6

4) Riches of Grace - which focuses on the faithful believer in time responding to the pressures and tests of life by application of truth, walking worthy. Gen 6:8; Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord! Eph 1:7; 2:4-7

- as the pressures increase, the conflict in our niche increases what do we do? 1 Pet 1:13

5) Dying grace refers to the blessings associated with the believer's promotion face to face (Phase 3). (Means or manner of death is not an issue.)

- Dying Grace removes the "Sting of Death." 1 Cor 15:55 cf Heb 2:14-15 (part of Satan's power is derived from the fear of death)

5. He designed a Straight and Narrow Path in which to approach and serve Him that was based on His Righteousness:

a. Entering this path, the narrow way, begins with salvation. 1 Tm 2:4; 2 Pt 3:9

b. The life of the believer after salvation requires the ministry of the Holy Spirit. He must not be grieved or quenched if there is to be power to live the life and walk worthy.

c. We must have a consistent exposure to Truth, the Word of God: Without it we cannot be Imitators of God as we're commanded Imitators Eph 5:1; 1 Cor 11:1; 2 Pt 3:18; 2 Tm 2: 15; Psa. 119:105

1) God always has in His plan a place in which to acquire or learn His Truth; (Family Priesthood Gentiles/patriarchal, Assemblies in Israel at the tabernacle, Local Church, Heb 10:25) Eph 4:12-14

2) And communicators of His Truth. Amos 3:7

3) The Canon of Scripture is the immediate source of Truth. 1 Cor 2:16; Jn 1:14,17

d. The next step is to believe the Truth: Eph 3:17; Heb 4:2; Col 1:23

1) This produces epinosis full or complete knowledge which is part of the foundation of building up the new creation in you. Eph 1:17; Phil. 1:9; Col 1:9-10

2) Rejection of Truth falls into four different categories of Negative Volition:

a) NV#1 = negative to the gospel. Jn 3:16; 18; Eph 4:17-18

b) NV#2 = no intake of or concentration on the Word. Gen 3

c) NV#3 = distortion for personal gain. 2 Pt 2:3; 15 Balaam was willing, even desirous of material gain to the point he would compromise truth, what he knew was right;

d) NV#4 = no application. Js 1:22

e. Your full knowledge of truth (exposure + belief) will be tested. Jas 1:2-4

f. Your application of truth as appropriate results in handling the test at hand and also results in Divine Good Production. Jas 1:22-25