Back to Grace

Topics: Grace

I. Sent by Grace

1. Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead) Galatians 1:1.
2. All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
3. And all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: Galatians 1:2.

II. Back to Grace

1. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, Galatians 1:3.
2. Who gave Himself for our sins so that He might rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, Galatians 1:4.
3. Romans Road:

• For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23.
• For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord Romans 6:23.
• But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us Romans 5:8
• that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved Romans 10:9.
• Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus Romans 8:1
• For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord Romans 8:38-39

4. See also Luke 15:11-32

Grace is all it takes

1. To whom be the glory forevermore. Amen Galatians 1:5.
2. For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another Galatians 5:13.
3. Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin. "The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son does remain forever. " So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed John 8:34-36

Sermon by Pastor Dane Nissen, August 25th^. , 2024

Life group flow and discussion questions

"Back to Grace"

An important Guideline of Life Groups: Discuss in your Life Group the importance of going back to the grace of the gospel and walking in freedom.

Getting Started:

1. What does walking in the freedom of the gospel mean to you?
2. In light of our memory verse Galatians 5:13 do you find yourself using this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh or as an opportunity to serve one another in love?
3. What about Paul's testimony sticks out to you? And why?
4. Do you find yourself having more grace for yourself or others?

Discussing Truths:

1. What "trash" do you find yourself holding on to even though God has severed the bonds or ties?
2. Do you believe that what 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says is true about the Word of God?
3. Do you believe in the power of Amen or is it simply an absent-minded phrase you say?

Now What? Application:

1. How can you prioritize using our freedom in the gospel to glorify Christ?
2. Practice Romans road with someone so that you are ready to share the reason for the hope that you have 1 Peter 3:15