Sola Gratia
Series: The 5 Solas of the Reformation
October 24, 2021
Ron Burtz
Songwriter John Newton wrote "Amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me." God's grace is truly amazing and is both the power to save and to live the Christian life. In this message we'll look at the meaning of grace and how it applies to our salvation and sanctification.
Episode Notes
Text: Ephesians 2:8-9 and others
Light after darkness: The gospel recovered
Sola
Gratia = Grace alone
Sola Gratia is one of the material principles of the Reformation.
What is grace? Grace is God's unmerited favor toward sinners. It is God's Riches At Christ's Expense.
Facets of Grace:
A. Grace to
save Eph. 2:5-9; Titus 2:11
B. Grace to sanctify 1 Cor. 15:10; Titus 2:12-14
Fountains of Grace:
1. The Bible - Acts 20:32
2. Prayer - Heb. 4:15-16
3. Christian Fellowship - 1 Peter 4:10
Grace Blockers:
1. Pride - James 4:6-7
2. Bitterness - Heb. 12:15
3. Idolatry - Jonah 2:8
May the grace of Christ our Savior and the Father's boundless love, with the Holy Spirit's favor, rest upon us from above. — John Newton
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