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Do Churches of Christ Believe in Grace?

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By David Watson

Benchley, February 6, 2011

Yes!
Romans 16:24; I Corinthians 1:23; 16:23; II Corinthians 1:2
“Grace” defined
- Greek: charis (Strongs: 5485)
- Favor: God to human
  - Luke 1:28-30; Acts 7:46
- Favor: Human to human
  - Acts 7:10; 24:27
- Favor: human to God
We are saved by God’s grace
- Titus 2:11-15; I Peter 1:10-13
- Acts 15:11; Romans 3:24; Romans 5:15; II Corinthians 8:9; Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 2:9; Ephesians 2:5
We cannot earn salvation by works
- Romans 4:1-8; 11:6; Galatians 2:21; 5:4; Ephesians 2:7-9; II timothy 1:8-9; titus 3:5-7; James 4:6; I Peter 5:5
Studying the whole Bible
- What else does the Bible say is involved in salvation?
  - Grace
  - God
  - Christ (II Timothy 1:10)
  - The blood of Christ (Ephesians 1:7)
  - The gospel message (I Corinthians 15:1-2)
  - Love (James 1:12)
  - Belief (Acts 16:30-31; John 8:24)
  - Repentance (Acts 17:30)
  - Confession (Romans 10:9-10)
  - Baptism (Acts 2:38)
  - Obedience (II Corinthians 5:10)

Danny Simmons Said,
David, Thank you for your sermon on grace. Your thorough study on the topic is much appreciated. This is one of the main points of discussion for people who are seeking the truth. It is vital that we are prepared to explain God's grace to those who are seeking Him. I also wanted to thank Mark for his hard work. You guys are an inspiration to me and so many others. Thank you!
Mark Watson Said,
Thanks Danny! I appreciate that. It's amazing to see where these lessons go once they get posted here.