God’s Amazing Grace

"You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God." Psalm 86:15

What does grace mean?

God gives me what I need, not what I deserve

"The Lord longs to be gracious to you." Isaiah 30:18

Three ways that God's grace makes a difference in your life

GOD'S SAVING GRACE REMOVES MY GUILT

"By the death of Christ we are set free, that is, our sins are forgiven. How great is the grace of God which He gave to us in such large measure!" Ephesians 1:7-8

"For it is by God's grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not your own doing but God's gift. There is nothing to boast of, since it is not the result of your own efforts." Ephesians 2:8-9

Salvation by Sincerity
Salvation by Subtraction
Salvation by Service
Salvation by Comparison


GOD'S STRENGTHENING GRACE RESHAPES MY LIFE

"Your spiritual strength comes as a gift from God, not from ceremonial rules." Hebrews 13:9

"Just as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live in him."Colossians 2:6

GOD'S SUSTAINING GRACE REMOVES MY HURT

"My grace is all you needfor my power is strongest when you are weak." 2 Cor. 12:9a

What happens if I don't depend on God's grace?

"Be careful that none of you fails to respond to the grace of God for if you do there can spring up in you a bitter spirit which can poison the lives of many others." Hebrews 12:15

"God resists the proud but He gives grace to the humble." James 4:6

God says He wants you to be gracious to other people

Share His grace with other people


Which of these three kinds of grace do you need most in your life right now?

God's saving grace

God's strengthening grace which reshapes your life.

God sustaining grace to relieve your hurt