Saved by Grace: God's Plan for Redemption
A study exploring the profound truth of God's unmerited favor and the path to salvation revealed in His Word.
1. The Nature of God's Grace
1.1 God's Unmerited Favor
Verses: Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 3:23-24
- Grace is a gift, not earned
- It reveals God's boundless love
- It is the foundation of our salvation
1.2 Grace and the Law
Verses: Romans 6:14; Galatians 2:16
- We are not under law but under grace
- Grace empowers us to live righteously
- The law revealed sin, grace provides the remedy
1.3 The Source of Grace
Verses: John 1:16-17; Titus 2:11
- Grace comes through Jesus Christ
- God Himself is the source of all grace
- His grace is sufficient for all
2. The Revelation of God's Salvation
2.1 God Manifested in Flesh
Verses: 1 Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; John 14:9
- God Himself came to earth as Jesus
- Jesus is the full embodiment of the Godhead
- He is both Father and Son in manifestation
2.2 Jesus' Atoning Sacrifice
Verses: Romans 5:8; 1 Peter 2:24; Hebrews 9:22
- Jesus died for our sins
- His blood provides remission of sins
- He became the perfect sacrifice
2.3 The Resurrection and Exaltation
Verses: Romans 10:9; Acts 2:36; Philippians 2:9-11
- Jesus conquered death
- He was exalted as Lord and Christ
- All authority is given to Him
3. The Path to Receiving God's Grace
3.1 Repentance Towards God
Verses: Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; Luke 13:3
- A change of mind and heart
- Turning away from sin
- Essential first step for salvation
3.2 Water Baptism in Jesus' Name
Verses: Acts 2:38; Acts 8:16; Acts 19:5; Colossians 2:12
- For the remission of sins
- Immersion in water
- Administered in the name of Jesus Christ
3.3 Receiving the Gift of the Holy Spirit
Verses: Acts 2:38-39; Acts 10:44-46; Acts 19:6
- The promise is for all
- Evidenced by speaking in other tongues
- God's Spirit indwelling believers
3.4 Faith and Obedience
Verses: Hebrews 11:6; James 2:17-20; Romans 1:5
- Faith is essential for salvation
- True faith leads to obedience
- Obedience is a response to God's grace
4. Living a Life of Grace
4.1 Growing in Grace
Verses: 2 Peter 3:18; Ephesians 4:7
- Grace is not a one-time event
- We are called to continually grow
- God provides grace for daily living
4.2 The Fruit of the Spirit
Verses: Galatians 5:22-23; John 15:5
- Evidence of the Spirit's work
- Character transformation
- Living a life pleasing to God
4.3 Perseverance in Faith
Verses: Hebrews 10:36; Revelation 2:10; Matthew 24:13
- Enduring to the end
- Remaining faithful to God's calling
- Grace enables us to persevere