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Introduction: A.
How
Good is Good Enough? 1.
Many Christians Have Difficulty Answering This Question: a.
Biblically, we know we’re never ‘good enough.’ b.
Practically, many still wonder if they’ve been ‘good
enough’ to get to heaven. B.
God’s
Promise for Our Salvation To get a clear picture
of our salvation we need to balance God’s grace and our
faith while we stand on God’s promise. Ephesians
1:13 Discussion: I.
No One is Good Except God A.
No
One Is ‘Good’ … 1.
The world (our society) tells us each person is
‘special.’ 2.
Jesus didn’t get the memo: He says just the opposite … “no
one is good except God alone.” Mk.
10:18 3.
The Bible says that all are under sin. Rom.
3:9-10 (Ps.
53:3) 4.
By works of the Law no flesh will be justified … Rom.
3:20 II.
Balancing Grace and Faith A.
Saved
By Grace Through Faith Ephesians
2:8-9 1.
By
grace …
God has given (gift) His salvation as revealed through the gospel.
Jn.
3:16; Rom. 1:16 2.
Through
faith …
man hears the saving message and believes God’s promise of
salvation. Eph.
1:13 B.
Grace
is Not to be Abused 1.
Shall we sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! Rom.
6:1 2.
No, we have died to sin and will not use God’s grace as a
vice to sin. C.
Those
In Christ: No Condemnation 1.
Our minds are set on the Spirit. Rom.
8:2 2.
We’re freed from the law of sin/death. Rom.
7:24; 8:3, 10-14 3.
We call God “Abba! Father!” Rom.
8:15-17 4.
In Christ: nothing separates us from Him! v.
31ff Conclusion: The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him. (Ps 28:7).
Glory
to God in the church by Christ Jesus
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