GRACE (Salvation) The 6 G’s – Part 1 Pastor Chuck Bernal 08-24-14 UNDERSTANDING CHURCH – UNIVERSAL & LO CAL I will build my church; and all the powers of hell shall not prevail against it. (Matthew 16:18 – LB) I have the constant worry of how the churches are getting along. (2 Corinthians 11:28 – LB)
The Bible speaks often of the importance of church membership. In the New Testament, believers clearly identified themselves with a specific local body and were challenged to become devoted participants. At LifePointe, we have summarized the components of church membership using what we call THE 6 G’S – GRACE – GROW TH – GROUP – GIFTS – GIVING – GOING
GOD IS A GOD OF GRACE Even before the world was made, God had already chosen us to be His through our union with Christ . . . because of His love, God already decided that through Jesus Christ He would make us His children – this was God’s pleasure and purpose. (Ephesians 1:4-5)
WHY WE NEED GRACE ISSUE: W e think that salvation is som ething we can achieve on our own PRO BLEM 1: _______________________________________ to get to heaven For I was born a sinner--yes, from the moment my mother conceived me. (Psalm 51:5 – NLT) Everyone has sinned and fallen short of God's glorious standard. (Romans 3:23- NCV) Anyone who tries to keep all of the Law but fails at one point is guilty of failing to keep all of it. (James 2:10 – CEB)