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Saved by Grace

A Bible study outline exploring the concept of salvation through grace.

1. Understanding Grace

1.1 The Nature of Grace

Verses: Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 3:24
  • Grace is God's unmerited favor, a gift freely given.
  • Salvation is not earned through works, but received through grace.
  • It is the kindness and love of God poured out on humanity.

1.2 The Scope of Grace

Verses: Titus 2:11; John 1:17
  • Grace brings salvation to all people.
  • Grace was fully revealed through Jesus Christ.
  • Grace empowers us to live righteously.

2. Faith and Grace

2.1 Faith as the Receiver of Grace

Verses: Romans 5:1-2; Hebrews 11:1
  • Faith is the means by which we receive God's grace.
  • Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
  • Through faith, we have access to God's grace and stand firm in it.

2.2 The Evidence of Faith

Verses: James 2:14-17; Galatians 5:6
  • True faith is demonstrated by actions and a changed life.
  • Faith without works is dead and cannot save.
  • Faith expresses itself through love.

3. The Role of Repentance and Baptism

3.1 Repentance: Turning from Sin

Verses: Acts 2:38; Luke 24:47
  • Repentance is turning away from sin and turning toward God.
  • Repentance is a necessary response to God's grace.
  • Repentance leads to forgiveness of sins.

3.2 Baptism: A New Beginning

Verses: Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3-4; Colossians 2:12
  • Baptism in water by immersion is an act of obedience and identification with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection.
  • Baptism is for the remission of sins.
  • Baptism symbolizes the washing away of our old life and the beginning of a new life in Christ.

4. Receiving the Holy Spirit

4.1 The Promise of the Spirit

Verses: Acts 2:4; Acts 10:44-46
  • The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, the same Spirit that dwelt in Jesus.
  • The Holy Spirit is promised to all believers.
  • The initial sign of receiving the Holy Spirit is speaking in other tongues.

4.2 The Significance of Tongues

Verses: Acts 19:6; 1 Corinthians 14:22
  • Speaking in tongues is a supernatural manifestation of the Holy Spirit.
  • It is a sign for unbelievers and a means of edification for believers.
  • It is a powerful tool for prayer and worship.

5. Living in Grace

5.1 Grace and Righteous Living

Verses: Titus 2:11-14; Romans 6:14
  • Grace teaches us to say "no" to ungodliness and worldly passions.
  • Grace empowers us to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives.
  • We are not under law but under grace.

5.2 Growing in Grace

Verses: 2 Peter 3:18; Ephesians 4:15
  • We are to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Grace is not a license to sin, but a call to maturity.
  • We are to speak the truth in love, growing in every way into Christ.