Sunday, September 4, 2011

Grace-Driven Effort

In our study on Romans this morning we discussed the relation of grace, faith, and obedience.  Let's get our bible and review. 1) Grace is given by God, through the obedient death and resurrection of Christ.[Rom. 1.4-5]  2)  Along with this grace we have received a specific calling[i.e. preaching, teaching, hospitality, parenthood, giving, singing, encouragement] from God to be lived out in the power of the grace supplied [Rom. 1.5; 12.6].  3) This grace also enables us to have the faith necessary to obey God, even in the midst of hardship, because our calling is sure.  4)  Our general calling is to receive the grace(power) to fulfill our specific calling in order to bring the nations into obedience and glad submission to the God, for the glory of His name.  [Rom. 1.5] 

To remained focused on this goal, I would encourage you to memorize this verse. 
    For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen.                                                                                                                                  (Rom 11:36 ESV)

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