Grace and Faith | The Bible Teaches

Salvation comes entirely by God’s grace and is received by faith. In this lesson, we will understand how grace and faith relate to each other in the Christian experience.

What Is Grace

What is God's grace?

A reward for good behavior God's unmerited favor that saves us A feeling of inner peace Permission to sin

To whom is God's grace offered?

Only to religious people Only to the elect The grace of salvation has appeared to all people To those who deserve it

“Grace is an attribute of God exercised toward undeserving human beings.” — Ellen G. White, The Ministry of Healing, MH 161.2

What Is Faith

How does the Bible define faith?

Believing without any evidence The substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen A strong emotional feeling Inherited religious tradition

Where does faith come from?

It is born with us naturally It is produced by human effort Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God It comes from mystical experiences

Is it possible to please God without faith?

Yes, good works are sufficient Without faith it is impossible to please God It depends on the circumstances Faith is optional

Grace and Faith Together

How are we saved, according to Ephesians?

By grace, through faith, a gift from God, not by works By our good works and efforts By faith alone, without grace By grace alone, without faith

What is the role of works in salvation?

Works save us Works are unnecessary Faith without works is dead; works demonstrate genuine faith We must choose between faith or works

Why did God save us by grace and not by works?

So that no one may boast Because works do not matter To make salvation easier Because we are incapable of any good work

“Justification is wholly of grace and not procured by any works that fallen man can do.” — Ellen G. White, Faith and Works, FW 20.1

Living by Faith

How should the just live?

By appearances By traditions The just shall live by faith By fear

What does God's grace teach us?

That we can live as we wish To deny ungodliness and live soberly, righteously, and godly That rules no longer matter To depend on our own merits

And Now?

Grace and faith are inseparable:

Grace is God’s gift: Unmerited favor offered to all
Faith is our response: Trust in God and His Word
They are not works: Salvation is not earned, it is received
Works are fruit: Genuine faith produces loving obedience
We live by faith: Each day depending on God’s grace

My Decision

I accept God’s grace as the foundation of my salvation. I choose to exercise faith in God’s promises, trusting not in my works, but in the complete work of Christ. I desire that my faith will manifest itself in a life of loving obedience.

Yes, I believe and accept this truth.

7) Grace and Faith