Foundations of the Christian Life Part 2
Law came by Moses:
Grace and Truth through Jesus 1 John
1:17
1. The Law
2 Corinthians 3:6 – The Letter Kills
Doesn’t reveal
the life and character of God
Through the
law comes the knowledge of sin and it has no ability to convey God nor BRING
salvation
The Law never
dwelt among men in the flesh – just in stone – stone has no life
It can’t touch
men nor can it be touched with the infirmities of man
2. Grace and
Truth Realized
God is Grace
and Truth
Grace and
Truth did not come into existence because of the sin of mankind – God is not
reactive
Grace and
Truth has always been with God and has always been His motive
Jesus brings
the Grace and Truth in God to light (Isaiah 9:2)
He is
a revelation of the Grace of God - Grace and Truth that existed long before the
law of sin and
Death.
3. What is
Grace?
Grace is God’s unmerited favor
It is not
based upon anything man does, says, or thinks
Not based upon
a system of merit nor demerit
Grace is based
upon the character and work of God – God’s favor is from His character; not
ours
Grace is rest
Grace is
revealed in the person and work of Jesus – Jesus therefore is Grace
Grace is
Sufficient – more than enough – 2 Cor. 12:9
4. The Foundation of the Church
Almost all
of the Apostles use it as a greeting and closing to the listeners (All except
James)
Paul uses it as a greeting and closing to all
his letters to the churches
Grace and
Peace to you! Perhaps it was a greeting of believers
The Gospel
that was revealed to Paul was one of Grace – not just a proclamation of Grace
and Truth
– but a
revelation of Jesus as Grace and Truth
Paul fought
to keep the Gospel of Grace free from law – Galatians 1:6-9
5. Gospel of Grace foundation
Jesus plus
nothing else
Grace and
truth teaches that the work of Jesus is enough
1 Corinthians
1:30&31
By His
doing you are in Christ Jesus
Who
became to us:
Wisdom
Righteousness
Sanctification
Redemption
He did it for
you and He did it TO you!!!!
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