𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘: 𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗜𝗡 𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘?

GRACE: LICENSE TO SIN or LIBERTY TO SERVE?

Understanding True Grace in This Dispensation
Key Text: Romans 6:14 (KJV)
“For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.”

INTRODUCTION

Grace is one of the most misunderstood doctrines in Christianity.
Some accuse grace of promoting sin, while others misuse grace as an excuse for fleshly living.
Rightly divided Scripture reveals that grace does not free us TO sin—
Grace frees us FROM sin to serve Christ.

In the Dispensation of the Grace of God (Ephesians 3:1–2), grace transforms the believer’s position, purpose, and practice.

POSITION: PARDONED vs. PERVERSE
Romans 5:1; Jude 1:4

A. Grace Pardons the Believer – Justified freely by faith
B. False Grace Perversely Twists Truth – Turns liberty into license
C. Right Grace Produces Gratitude – Not indulgence
Dispensational Insight: Justification precedes sanctification—never reversed.

POWER: DELIVERANCE vs. DOMINION
Romans 6:6–7; Galatians 5:1

A. Grace Delivers from Sin’s Power
B. License Allows Sin to Dominate
C. Liberty Enables Spirit-led Living
Dispensational Insight: Grace breaks bondage; it never excuses bondage.

PURSUIT: FLESH vs. FAITH
Romans 8:1–4; Galatians 2:20

A. License Walks After the Flesh
B. Liberty Walks by Faith
C. Grace Motivates Christ-Centered Living
Dispensational Insight: The Spirit leads under grace—not the flesh.

PRACTICE: CONTINUING IN SIN vs. CONFORMED TO CHRIST
Romans 6:1–2; Titus 2:11–12

A. License Continues in Sin
B. Grace Teaches Us to Deny Ungodliness
C. Liberty Trains Us to Live Godly
Dispensational Insight: Grace is a teacher, not a tolerator.

PRIORITY: SELF vs. SERVICE
Galatians 5:13; Philippians 2:5–7

A. License Pleases Self
B. Liberty Serves in Love
C. Grace Produces a Servant’s Heart
Dispensational Insight: Grace follows Christ’s example of humility.

PERCEPTION: RELIGION vs. RIGHT DIVISION
2 Timothy 2:15; Romans 16:17

A. License Confuses Scripture
B. Liberty Rightly Divides Scripture
C. Grace Clarifies God’s Will for Today
Dispensational Insight: Confusion breeds carnality; clarity produces maturity.

PURITY: TOLERANCE vs. TRANSFORMATION
Romans 12:1–2; 1 Corinthians 6:19–20

A. License Tolerates Immorality
B. Grace Transforms the Mind
C. Liberty Honors God with the Body
Dispensational Insight: Grace motivates holiness from the inside out.

PLEASURE: WORLDLY vs. WORTHY
Colossians 3:1–4; 1 Timothy 6:17–19

A. License Enjoys Worldly Treasures
B. Liberty Seeks Heavenly Rewards
C. Grace Reorders Our Affections
Dispensational Insight: Grace lifts our eyes from earth to eternity.

PURPOSE: ABUSE vs. ABUNDANCE
Ephesians 2:8–10; 1 Corinthians 15:10

A. License Abuses Grace
B. Liberty Abounds in Good Works
C. Grace Energizes Faithful Service
Dispensational Insight: Grace saves us freely—and sends us faithfully.

CONCLUSION

Grace is not permission to live carelessly.
Grace is power to live Christ-centered.
When rightly divided, grace produces:
Freedom without fear
Service without striving
Holiness without legalism
Grace does not lower God’s standard—it raises our motivation.

CALL TO ACTION

Reject false grace that excuses sin
Embrace true grace that empowers service
Walk after the Spirit, not the flesh
Rightly divide the Word of Truth
Serve Christ with gratitude, not guilt
Galatians 5:1 (KJV)
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free…”

FINAL THOUGHTS

Grace saves freely
Grace sanctifies faithfully
Grace teaches truth
Grace transforms thinking
Grace empowers service
Grace produces holiness
Grace rejects license
Grace rejoices in liberty
Grace glorifies Christ alone