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  2. That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring—not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who shares the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,

    • God’s Grace Brings Salvation to All People (2:11).
    • God’s Grace Trains Us Who Are Saved in Godliness (2:12-14A).
    • God’s Grace Trains Us Who Are Saved to Be Zealous For Good Deeds (2:14B).
    • Conclusion
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    When Paul writes, “For the grace of God has appeared,” he is referring to the embodiment of grace in the person of Jesus Christ, who was “full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). It is not that God’s grace is missing from the Old Testament. No one was saved in the Old Testament apart from God’s grace. But as John 1:17 states the contrast, “For the Law...

    The word “instructing” means, “child-training.” It includes teaching, but also, correcting and disciplining. It is a process that begins at salvation and continues until we stand before the Lord. But, note that grace does not mean, “hang loose and live as sloppily as you please.” Rather, grace trains, disciplines, and instructs us in godly living. ...

    “Good deeds” refer to deeds that are done out of sincere love for God and others in obedience to His Word. “Zealous” is a word that Paul used to describe his fanatical zeal for Judaism prior to his conversion (Gal. 1:14). It was also used to describe the fanatical Jewish sect that was devoted to ridding Israel of Roman domination. The Zealots were ...

    A book that has often convicted me of my own lack of love for the Lord and zeal for His work is Elisabeth Elliot’s, Shadow of the Almighty[Zondervan], subtitled, “The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot.” My copy is falling apart because I have thumbed back through it so many times. Elisabeth’s husband, Jim, was only 28 when he and four other young me...

    Which is the greater problem in Christian circles today: Legalism or licentiousness? How can we avoid both errors?
    Is it legalistic to go against your feelings in order to deny ungodly impulses? How do you obey from the heart if your heart is tugging you toward sin?
    God’s grace in salvation is completely unmerited and we are to live by grace. But blessing in the Christian life is contingent on obedience. How do you reconcile these principles?
    How can a believer who has lost his zeal for the Lord and His work rekindle it?
    • Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV / 53 helpful votes. For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
    • Ephesians 2:8 ESV / 45 helpful votes. For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,
    • John 3:16 ESV / 34 helpful votes. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
    • Hebrews 4:16 ESV / 27 helpful votes. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
  3. Jan 4, 2022 · Grace is God choosing to bless us rather than curse us as our sin deserves. It is His benevolence to the undeserving. Ephesians 2:8 says, “For by grace are you saved, through faith, and that not of yourselves.”

  4. Sep 4, 2024 · God’s Grace Teaches Us to Live Godly Lives. “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age.”. Titus 2:11-13 ESV.

  5. Mar 7, 2024 · Grace, in the context of the Bible, refers to the unmerited favor and love that God bestows upon humanity. It is a concept deeply rooted in the Christian faith and is often described as God's love in action.

  6. Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

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