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Explore the theme of Grace in Ezekiel and its significance in our relationship with God. Dive into the biblical passages that emphasize Grace as a means of reconciliation, keeping us in God, and shaping our perspective and relationships. Uncover the implications of the Doctrines of Grace and how they transform our boasting, ownership, and reliance on God. Join the journey as we examine key moments in Ezekiel where Grace plays a pivotal role, leading towards redemption and forgiveness.
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New Life ABF Ezekiel: A Brief Excursus
Grace: the unmerited favor of one to another – specifically with God in the giving of forgiveness and mercy for life and living.
Grace: How does it flow: • It is a Theme for God: Proverbs 3:34; Ps. 138:6; James 4:6 • It was embodied in Christ: John 1:14-18 • It is the means for reconciliation with God: Romans 3:24, 4:16, 5:15-21; Eph. 1:7, 2:1-10; 2 Ti. 1:9; Titus 2:11; Heb. 2:9 • It is how we are kept in God: Rom. 5:1-2, 11:6; Gal 2:21; 2 Thess. 2:16 • It is the perspective of our lives: Rom. 12:3-6; 1 Cor. 3:10, 15:10; 2 Cor. 6:1, 9:8, 9:14; Eph. 4:7; 2 Thess. 1:12; 1 Peter 3:7, 5:10 • It is how we relate: 2 Cor. 4:13-15; Eph 4:29; Col. 4:6; 2 Cor. 12:9; James 4:1-10
Grace: How easy is it to forget? Ezra 9:1-15
Some Implications of the Doctrines of Grace • Our boasting is in the Lord (Rom. 3:27; 1 Cor. 1:31, 12:9) • We are not our own (1 Cor. 6:20, 7:23) • We are impotent without Him (John 15:5) • Grace is a gift
New Life ABF Ezekiel: A Brief Excursus
Take a Walk with me . . . Big Picture: What Got us to this point in Ezekiel?
I will . . . and they will remember • 11:14-25 • 16:60-63 • 20:33-49 • 36:22-38
Right???? Ezra 9:1-15
Some details . . . • God • Hesed – “Lovingkindness” • Promises kept – Joshua 21:43-45 • Faithful • Man/Israel • Sin • “They did not . . .” – Ezra 9:1-15 • Faithless • Yet . . . 2 Tim 2:11-13 (Hold on to this – I’m Going Somewhere!)
New Life ABF Ezekiel: A Brief Excursus