Grace
What is grace?
A gift from God we don't deserve
What is the Law of God?
The ten commandments
What does it mean to be humble?
To think of others more than yourself
What is forgiveness?
Having your debt of sin erased.
Does God want us to give others grace?
Yes
How did God show grace to us?
By sending His son to die for our sins
How many people have kept the whole law?
None.
How did Jesus show humility?
He treated everyone equally and didn't consider himself better than others. He also gave up his position in Heaven to become human and die for all humanity.
Which sins did Christ's death on the cross forgive?
All of them
How can we show grace to others?
Reasonable examples accepted
Does anyone deserve the grace of God?
No, because we are all sinners and imperfect.
What does it mean to be saved by grace, not the law?
It means we are saved by the sacrifice of Christ on the cross, not by anything we could do ourselves.
What does humility help us to do?
Submit to and obey God
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
What is perseverance?
Not giving up, even when things get hard.
Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.
What does justification mean?
Being made right in the sight of God.
James 4:6
But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
How are Christians transformed by God?
God gives us the holy spirit, who works in us to change our hearts to be more like Christ.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.
Give an example of how you have shown grace to someone recently
Reasonable answers accepted
Galations 3:11
But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for “the just shall live by faith.”
What does it mean to submit to authority?
To accept the decisions made by those in charge and obey what they say.
Ephesians 4:32
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
Galatians 6:9-10
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith