Introduction

• I Corinthians 15:10

When we recognize the ugliness of sin, we appreciate grace even more.

• Ezekiel 16:15-17, 32-37


• Micah 3:1-4


• Malachi 2:1-3


• II Peter 2:20-22


• The ugliness of sin is totally contrary to the beauty and purity of God. Yet God is willing to forgive!

Grace is forgiveness, not a repayment plan.

• Isaiah 1:18


• Romans 4:1-5, 23 – No one earns their way into heaven. God deeds cannot wipe away sins.


• Romans 6:3-4

Grace should motivate righteousness, not sin.

• Acts 2:37-38 – See Jeremiah 31:31-34; Isaiah 53:11 ; Joel 2:32 . The gift of the Holy Spirit is salvation.


• Acts 2:42-47


• Ephesians 2:8-10 – They were not working off the sin, but they were living righteously.


• Titus 2:11-14


• Grace is not a license to sin.


• Our response to grace should be gratitude and motivation to live righteously.


• I Corinthians 15:10