𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥?

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥?

𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Many Christians understand grace only as God’s forgiveness—but grace is far more powerful and transformative. In this dispensation of grace, revealed to the Apostle Paul (Ephesians 3:1–3), grace is not only the means of salvation but also the educator of the believer’s daily walk.

Grace is a teacher, a trainer, and a transformer. It frees us from the Law but does not free us to live lawlessly. It equips, instructs, and empowers us to live as new creations in Christ.

Titus 2:11–12 declares that the grace of God teaches us—and what it teaches is essential for Christian maturity.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥

(Grace Teaches Salvation, Not Self-Effort)

A. Saving Truth — Grace brings salvation by Christ alone
Ephesians 2:8–9

B. Substitutionary Triumph — Christ’s finished work
1 Corinthians 15:1–4

C. Secure Standing — Salvation is eternally settled
Romans 5:1–2

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥

(Grace Teaches Us to Reject Sin)

A. Denying Ungodliness — Saying no to sinful impulses
Titus 2:12a

B. Discarding Worldliness — The world’s system is not our guide
Galatians 6:14

C. Distinctive Walk — Grace produces holiness, not legalism
Romans 6:11–14

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥

(Grace Empowers Us to Live Godly)

A. Spiritual Empowerment — Strength to live the Christian life
2 Corinthians 12:9

B. Steady Endurance — Grace enables perseverance
2 Timothy 2:1

C. Stable Growth — Growth through God’s Spirit, not self-effort
Galatians 5:16

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥

(Grace Teaches Sound Doctrine in Paul's Epistles)

A. Mystery Mastery — Understanding the dispensation of grace
Ephesians 3:1–9

B. Message of Paul — Doctrine specific to the Body of Christ
Romans 16:25

C. Mandate to Study — Rightly dividing the Word
2 Timothy 2:15

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥

(Grace Transforms Character and Conduct)

A. Renewed Mind — Internal change produces external fruit
Romans 12:2

B. Righteous Motives — Serving Christ out of love
2 Corinthians 5:14–15

C. Reflective Lifestyle — Christ formed in us
Galatians 4:19

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘

(Grace Calls Us to Minister, Not Be Passive)

A. Spiritual Enablement — Gifts given by grace
Romans 12:6

B. Selfless Engagement — Serving others sacrificially
Galatians 5:13

C. Steadfast Execution — Faithful ministry according to Paul’s pattern
1 Corinthians 11:1

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥

(Grace Gives Confidence, Not Confusion)

A. Permanent Position — Seated with Christ
Ephesians 2:6

B. Promised Preservation — Kept by the Spirit
Ephesians 1:13–14

C. Peaceful Assurance — Confidence in God’s faithfulness
2 Timothy 1:12

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍

Grace is not merely a doctrine—it is a divine tutor. It teaches us to live separated from sin, strengthened by the Spirit, sound in doctrine, and secure in Christ. The believer who truly understands grace becomes stable, bold, and grounded—not because of religious rules, but because of God’s transforming power.

Grace does not give excuses—it gives empowerment. Grace does not lower the standard—it lifts the believer.

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Learn Grace Deeply — Study Paul’s Epistles
Live Grace Daily — Walk in the Spirit
Love Grace Boldly — Share the gospel of grace without fear

Grace teaches us so that we can teach others. Be a product of grace and a preacher of grace.

𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒

Grace Saves You — Rest in Christ
Grace Shapes You — Walk in godliness
Grace Sends You — Serve boldly for the glory of God