SANCTIFYING GRACE
TEXT: Romans 6:1-23
AIMS: To reveal to us that the purpose of God for us in the place of grace as it help us to be his
likeness
CARDINAL TRUTH:- A purified and circumcised heart is the heart we must purpose to fit into
the purpose of God in place of grace.
INTRODUCTION
Grace as it implies is an unmerited favour given to us by God. It is not what we really deserve
but God in His mercy grace it to as a free will. It is now left to us how to maintain, keep this
grace working for our benefit and live a sinless holy life.
In this study, we shall be looking at grace as an opportunity to be perfect heirs of the kingdom of
God.
LESSON EXPOSITION
SANCTIFYING GRACE
It is separation or standing out from the midst of immoral act. This is the kind of grace God is
introducing to us the grace that will make us to be unique. That is the grace to live a sinless and
holy life.
To obtain this, these are certain things you have to do.
Total submission Romans 12:1-2
Total Focus Heb 12:1-2
Abiding in the word John 15:1-4
Above all these-yielding to the instructions of God- obedient to the fullest which will make us to
possess a purified heart
-A purified and circumcised heart is the heart we must purpose to fit into the grace of God
TRANSFORMED BY GRACE.
Once you receive the grace of God there is sanctification and transformation. Because you will
be dead to sin and grace will make you to yield your member as instruments of righteousness.
The kind of transformation make you experience is that you’ll experience.
Change in relationship
You’ll see sin as an abomination
Change in act of obedience.
Consider the life of someone in the scripture transformed by grace
Apostle Paul. Received transformation through grace. He was the list but he remain the
greatest among the apostle.
CONCLUSION
As we have received the grace, let us open up heart for the sanctification and transformation our
life into the likeness of God. So that we’ll be able stand against all vices of the world. And we’ll
be able to shun all ungodliness and live a godly life and our life Will reflect the perfect and real
image of God.
JUSTIFYING GRACE
TEXT: -Roman 8:1, Romans 3:2 1-27
MEMORY VERSE: Romans 3:24.
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
AIM:- to reveal to us the redemption and justifying power grace of God has given us and how to
sustain it.
CARDINAL TRUTH:- lt is only your faith in Christ that can justify you and give you perfect
redemption.
INTRODUCTION
Justification means to be liberated or redeemed from certain bondage.
Grace is Unmerited favour of God. So justifying Grace is liberating power of God that is Christ
Jesus which will be given to as many that has by faith accepted him. In our study, we shall be
considering faith as the key factor to justification.
LESSON EXPOSITION
FAITH IN CHRIST
It is our faith in Christ Jesus that bring in righteousness. It is not by our work, attitude or
character that we will be able to say, 1 am a righteous fellow. Roman 1:17
Let consider some men that their faith made them righteous
Abraham Roman 4:2-5
Stephen Act6:8-15, 7:59-60
Apostle Paul
All these people has strong faith in the lord Jesus and they were all redeemed from there sinful
way and sin did not reign in their mortal body. They did not deny God in spite of the persecution
PARTNER WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
The basic reasons why we have to partner with the holy spirit is:
Redemption from sin/liberty: Roman 8: 1-4
Directions- Romans Ps 32:8
Bearing the tracts of spirit righteousness
Fulfilling purpose. Romans 8:4
CONCLUSION
The beauty of justifying grace is accepting Christ and having faith irrespective of your
challenges. If we take to the leading of the Holy spirit and partner with him he would lead us
aright and His word would make us perfect and give us liberty.
GREAT COMMISSION
TEXT: Mark 16:15
MEMORY VERSE: Acts 1:8
But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upen you, and you shall be witnesses
to me.
AIM: To re-awaken us to preach the gospel of Christ to everyone
INTRODUCTION
This study is a wake-up call to us all to preach the gospel of Christ. We have been commissioned
by Jesus to further propagate the gospel from where He stopped.
We need to make soul-winning our priority. We are saved because someone preached to us. Let
us do likewise to save others. (Rom10:14-17). May we be empowered by the Holy Spirit for this
assignment in Jesus name. Amen.
LESSON EXPOSITION
A. Our Message
JESUS ONLY is our message. We need to let people know who Jesus is and what he means to
them (John 3:16),. We must let them know that there is no other way to God except through
Jesus, and that by Him alone can we have eternal life after death. (John14:6, Acts 4:12). We
should be very careful not to preach religion, denominationalism, our church, ourselves or fellow
humans. It is the gospel of CHRIST, not any others. (1 Cor. 2:1-2, Gal. 1:6-9)
B. Ambassadors Of Christ
We, believers, are the ambassadors of Christ here on earth (2 Cor5:20). We are the ‘Jesus’ at our
homes, work places and wherever we find ourselves. We have been commissioned by Jesus. We
are citizens of heaven. Jesus has given us the authority. (Mark 16:15-18, Matt. 28:18-20)
C. Media Of Preaching
There are various media through which we can preach the gospel. Some of them are:
1. Electronic media-Television and radio programmes
ii. Print Media – Newspaper, tracts, posters, handbills, magazines etc.
iii. Internet- Facebook, twitter, WhatsApp, yahoo, google mails etc.
1V. One-on-One approach – Meeting people and preaching to them. It could be in buses, homes,
streets, shopping malls etc.
V. Inviting people to church and programmes
Also Evangelism could be direct or indirect:
Direct: You are the preacher
Indirect: Someone else is the preacher but you are giving some support-money, materials, time
and other resources
Both have their rewards.
The MOST IMPORTANT thing about preaching is that we must rely on HELP FROM THE
HOLY SPIRIT for our labour to be fruitful.
D. The Most Excellent Way -Lifestyle of Love (1 Cor. 13:1-13)
The most excellent way to preach the gospel, particularly in our days, is through our lifestyle-
behavior. We need to live a life of love.
We should be exhume the aura of love everywhere we find ourselves. We believer, are the ‘Bible’
that unbelievers read. Let us endear people into God’s kingdom and not chase them away
through our lifestyle. Let’s live LOVE
CONCLUSION
It is our duty and responsibility to preach the gospel to everyone everywhere we find ourselves
as the HOLY SPIRIT gives us opportunities. Instead of engaging in meaningless discussions, let
us engage people in talks that will give them eternal life. Whenever we are discussing football,
let us also say something about Jesus in-between. As we are discussing at work, let us chip in
something about eternal life through Jesus.
You have been commissioned as an ambassador of the Kingdom of heaven, are you doing your
job? Jesus is coming back soon. Let’s tell the world. Start with your friends. Ask the Holy Spirit
for help.
THE WORD
TEXT-John 1:1-3
MEMORY VERSE:-John 1:1
In the beginning was the word and the word was God”
AlM: To understand the meaning of God’s word as it relates to the various aspects of our lives.
INTRODUCTION
God’s word is synonymous to God. A practical understanding of God’s word is required if you
must have a living and fruitful relationship with Him. God’s word remains the principal
instrument He uses in forming and transforming our lives so that we can reflect His glory.
Mind you, only in His word can you can you understand His nature and workings and Until we
understand the nature and character of God’s word it will be difficult for us to profit from God.
Until will know the purpose for which the word of God comes our relationship with God will not
be meaningful.
EVALUATION
1. What is the word of God?
a. The word of God is God. John 1:1, 17:17, Rev. 19:3, 1 kings19:11-13
b. The instrument of creation. Gen 1:1-3, Rom 4:17, Ps 33:6
c. C. The instrument of salvation. John 1:11-12, Rom 1:16-17
d. The instrument of blessing. Gen 1:28, 5:2, 9:1-3, Num 6:24-26
e. The instrument of sustaining the entire creation. Deut 8:3, matt 4:4, Heb 1:3, 2Pet 3:7
f. The instrument of judgement. John 5:22, Deut 18:19, John12:28
2. The nature and character of the word of God.
a. The word of God is pure and perfect: Ps. 12:6, Ps. 18:30, Rev. 22:18-19, Pro. 30:5-6
b. The word of God must be fulfilled: Isa. 45:23, 55:11, Jn. 10:35, Mt. 5:18
c. The word of God is eternal: Isa. 40:68, Mt. 24:35.
d. The word of God is Powerful: Jere. 23:29, Heb. 4:12, Ps. 29:1-9
e. The word of God is unchangeable: Ps. 119:89, Ps. 29:1-9, I Kg. 13:7-24, Rev. 2:11, 2 Pet.
2:15-16
3.How does the word of God comes to us?
a. The written form or scriptures (Logos/Rhema) I Jhn. 1:1, 14, IICor. 4:15-18, 3:6-8, Lk.
24:45 48.
b. Impression/persuasion Rom. 14:15, Acts 17:16, Phil. 14:6-7
c. Vision: Pro.29:18, Act. 109-20, Act 16:9, 18:9, Jer. 23: 1-7
d. Dreams: Dan. 2:1, 31-45, Gen. 37:5-10, I Kgs. 3:5-15, Isa.29:8, Eccl. 15:19, 8:20.
e. Prophecy: II Chro. 20:20, Acts 21:10-13, Rom. 12:6 I Cor. 13:9, Jer. 23:25-32, 23:18, Isa.
8:20 (God can use other means or way as He deem fit.
4. The importance of the word of God
a. It brings conviction of sin to repentance Lk 3:3-4, Act 2:37-38
b. It rebukes, instructs and corrects 2Tim 3:16, Rom 2:18
c. Brings sanctification John 15:3, John 17:17
d. Gives Light John 1:4-9, PSM 119:205
e. Gives spiritual nourishment 1pet 2:2, Matt 4:4, Rev 10:8-11
CONCLUSIONS
To be relevant with God, we must lay hold of the word (the living and written word) ponder on it
thoroughly and pay heed to it (Deut 6: 6-9), Until we know the nature and character of God’s
word we cannot get the best from God. Understanding the nature and character of God’s word
put you on the path of success and victory in walk with God
