THE GRACE OF GOD

I. GOD IS GRACIOUS
A. Definition
“God’s grace means God’s _____________ toward those who deserve only punishment.” – W. Grudem

“Grace is God’s free and unmerited favor shown to ___________ sinners who deserve only _____________. It is the love of God shown to the unlovely. – Jerry Bridges

B. Principles of God’s Grace
1. God has _____________________________ as far as the east is from the west (Ps. 103:11-12).

2. God has put our sins _______________________ (Isa. 38:17).

3. God has _______________________ into the deepest sea (Mic. 7:19).

4. God has _________________ our sins from the record book (Isa. 43:25).

C. Portraits of God’s Grace
1. God loves to give to ____________ people.

2. God gives based on our ____________, not his ___________.

3. God delights to do __________ and __________ for his people (Isa. 64:4).

4. God loves to ___________ people with his grace.