Let Us Fulfill Our Responsibilities Relating to grace (Revelation 22:21)
Introduction:
1. As John concluded the last book in the Bible he made a special request relating to grace. 2. We pointed out this morning that the Lord brought truth and grace to light when He came to earth in the flesh (John 1:14, 17). 3. As we search the Lord's Word to know the truth, we learn that we have responsibilities that relate to grace. 4. This brings us to the theme of our lesson -- "let us fulfill our responsibilities relating to grace." Discussion: I. FIRST, LET US OBSERVE 5 NEGATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES RELATING TO GRACE
A. We must not think that God's grace gives a license to sin (Romans 6:1-2, 14-15). B. We must not receive God's grace in vain (2 Corinthians 6:1). C. We must not frustrate God's grace (Galatians 2:21). D. We must not fall from God's grace (Galatians 5:4). E. We must not turn God's grace into lasciviousness (Jude 4). II. NEXT, LET US OBSERVE 5 POSITIVE RESPONSIBILITIES RELATING TO GRACE
A. We must allow God's grace to be seen (Acts 11:22-23). B. We must "continue in the grace of God" (Acts 13:43). C. We must stand in grace (Romans 5:1-2). D. We must "be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus" (2 Timothy 2:1). E. We must allow our hearts to "be established with grace" (Hebrews 13:9). Conclusion:
1. Let us be reminded that God's grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:7-9). 2. Let us fulfill these responsibilities to the best of our ability.
