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Lesson 15: The Christian and the Means of Grace .

Lesson 15: The Christian and the Means of Grace . The Means of Grace: . Acts 2:41- 42. 1. Definition: The tools or instruments by which God gives us the gifts of his undeserved love. 2. The Means of Grace are: 1) God’s Word and 2) Sacraments. A Sacrament is a Sacred Act:

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Lesson 15: The Christian and the Means of Grace .

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  1. Lesson 15: The Christian and the Means of Grace.

  2. The Means of Grace: Acts 2:41- 42 1. Definition: The tools or instruments by which God gives us the gifts of his undeserved love. 2. The Means of Grace are: 1) God’s Word and 2) Sacraments • A Sacrament is a Sacred Act: • 1) Started by Christ • 2) With visible elements connected with God’s Word.

  3. The Means of Grace: 3) By which God offers forgiveness, new life, salvation. There are two Sacraments: 1) Baptism 2) Lord’s Supper

  4. The Means of Grace: 3. Through the Means of Grace the Holy Spirit… 1) Creates faith in Jesus, or 2) Strengthens faith in Jesus

  5. God’s Word, the Bible... John 5:39 1. Leads us to Jesus above all else. Romans 10:17 2. Gives us faith and keeps us in the faith.

  6. God’s Word, the Bible... Psalm 119:105 3. Guides us in Christian living Luke 16:19-31 4. Cannot be replaced by anything else John 1:17 5. Has two main messages, Law and Gospel

  7. Law and Gospel artwork

  8. God’s Word, the Bible... Psalm 1:1-3 6. Is used regularly for growth in faith and life.

  9. Using the Bible Hebrews 10:24-25 1. Regular participation in church, Sunday school, and other Bible study. Acts 17:10-11 2. Daily personal Bible study and study with other Christians.

  10. 3. Bible Study helps: 1) Pray before beginning to study 2) As the Bible is read, ask: 1. What does it say? 2. What does it tell me about myself? 3. What does it tell me about my God? 4. What will it lead me to do?

  11. Family devotions… Private devotions… Youth group… Bible class…

  12. Assignment: 1) Multiple choice 2) Word Study 3) True and False

  13. Quiz: 1) Lesson 15 2) VIP 10 3) Blessings of Baptism

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