Lesson 59 November 28

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4. The Blessings of Grace

 

a. The Blessings of Acceptance when we believe in the Gospel.

Eph. 1:6

 

Grace in salvation means we are completely accepted because of the perfect work of Christ which  includes:

He redeems us (Rom. 3:24),                    He reconciles us (2 Cor. 5:19-21),

 

He forgives us (Rom. 3:25; Eph. 1:6,7),   He delivers us (Col. 1:13), 

 

He  justifies us (Rom. 3:24; 5:1), and       He glorifies us (Rom. 8:30).

 

 

b.  The Blessing of Enablement (spiritual power and capacity) in life.

 

- there is a balance between God's faithful provision and our response in using that provision;  meets our needs but more importantly it glorifies God, who makes the provision.   See that in  1 Cor  15:10 

 

Though weak and without capacity for spiri­tual things, grace means special divine ability is secured for the believer through the grace of God which is ours in Christ, DOA's. This is stressed by the following:

1. No longer under Law, but under grace (Rom. 6:14; 2 Cor. 3:6-13).

 

2. Christ in you, the hope of glory (Col. 1:27).  How? (Indwelling H/S & BD)

 

3. Baptized and circumcised in Christ unto new life potential (Rom. 6:4f;      Col. 2:11).

 

 

 

4. Indwelt by the Spirit of God for power or ability to live the Christian life (Rom. 8:2f).