The Grace of God

The grace of God permeates the lives of disciples and is the central message of proclamation of the gospel: Ephesians 2:8-9

PAUL PREACHES About God’s Grace: Ephesians 2:1-10

1. Our Desperate Condition – Ephesians 2:1-3
2. God’s Response to Our Need – Ephesians 2:4-7
3. The Result of Our Response in Faith – Ephesians 2:8-10

SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS of Grace: Ephesians 1:3-14

1. Blessed – Ephesians 1:3
2. Chosen Beforehand – Ephesians 1:4
3. Adopted – Ephesians 1:4-5
4. Children – Ephesians 1:5
5. Freely Given – Ephesians 1:6
6. Redeemed – Ephesians 1:7
7. Riches – Ephesians 1:7-8
8. Knowledge – Ephesians 1:10
9. Chosen for Praise – Ephesians 1:11
10. Included in Christ – Ephesians 1:13
11. Sealed – Ephesians 1:13
12. Guaranteed – Ephesians 1:13-14

Jesus is OUR GRACE GIVER: Hebrews 2:9, 1 Peter 2:21-24, 24-27, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20, 21, Romans 8:1-4, 15-17, Colossians 2:13-15, 1 John 3:8, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:22, Galatians 4:4-7, Ephesians 2:12-13, 19, Luke 10:19

GOD’S ACTION on Our Behalf

1. Undeserving but God Treats Us as Deserving: Romans 4:5, 5:6, 8, 3:23-24, Matthew 9:9-13, John 8:1-11, Luke 19:1-10, 15:1-7, 8-10, 11-32
2. Proper Response to Grace: Ephesians 2:8-9, 10

God’s UNDESERVED BEHAVIOR and ACTION Toward Us: Psalm 5:12, 17:7-8, 26:3, 30:5, 36:5, 7, 10, 40:11, 48:9, 51:1, 63:3, 69:16, 84:11, 103:4, 107:43, 119:88, 143:8

God a FRIEND of the BROKENHEARTED

1. Restorer of Losses – Exodus 20:4-6, 34:7
2. Father in Heaven – Psalm 68:5
3. Completely Known by God – Psalm 139:1, 2, 3, 4, 5-6

The Father’s LOVING HEART: Matthew 10:29-30, Romans 5:8, 1 John 3:1, Deuteronomy 22:12, Galatians 4:4-7, John 10:3, Romans 8:15, Jeremiah 31:3, John 3:16, 17:23

IMAGES of GOD as Father: Psalm 139:7-8, 9-10, 11-12,

1. Present and Attentive Heart: Isaiah 9:6, Deuteronomy 31:6, John 10:29, Psalm 68:5, 27:10, 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 6:8, 25-32, 2 Corinthians 1:3
2. Created Uniquely with a Purpose: Psalm 139:13-14, 15-16, 17-18
3. The Father as a Giver: Matthew 7:11, Hebrews 12:7-13, 1 Peter 1:17, Psalm 37:3-5, Galatians 4:4-7, Isaiah 64:8, Psalm 139:24, John 14:23

God’s ENABLING POWER

1. To Change Lives: Amos 7:7-9, Proverbs 4:23, 23:8, 27:19, 1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Hebrews 8:10
2. To Live Godly Lives: Titus 2:11-14, Romans 6:14, Hebrews 4:14-16, James 4:6, John 15:5, Ephesians 4:29, 1 Peter 4:10, 5:8-10, Hebrews 12:14-15, Colossians 4:5-6, Acts 14:3

CANDIDATES for GRACE:

1. The Sinner – Romans 3:23-24, 5:20-21
2. The Powerless – Romans 5:6, 8
3. The Weak – 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
4. The Needy – Hebrews 4:14-16
5. The Humble – James 4:4-6, 1 Peter 5:5-6

This is an outline of a workbook called, A Discipleship Journey by Dave Buehring, for my own quick reference. Please purchase his workbook since it has TONS more information and clarification on Making Disciples

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