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MAIN IDEA God’s undeserved gift of grace is freely given to everyone who trusts Jesus as Savior. God continues to bless us with grace throughout our lives as the Holy Spirit teaches us how to be more like Jesus, how to obey, forgive, help and tell others the good news about God’s grace. NIV

MEMORY VERSES ROMANS 5:1-2 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. NIV

MEMORY VERSES GALATIANS 3:2-3 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observ-ing the law, or by believing what you heard? Are you so foolish? After begin-ning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort? NIV

MEMORY VERSES TITUS 3:1 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do what-ever is good. NIV

MEMORY VERSES EPHESIANS 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. NIV

MEMORY VERSES 1 TIMOTHY 1:13-14 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. NIV

MEMORY VERSES GALATIANS 6:9-10 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. NIV

Share what you wrote about or drew in Start Here. INTRODUCTION Share what you wrote about or drew in Start Here. NIV

MAIN LESSON 1. God’s grace is freely offered to every-one. God gives us grace through His gift of salvation. Christ took the punishment we deserve for our sin, and when we place our faith in Christ and believe that He died for our sin and came to life again, then we will be saved from sin’s punishment. NIV

MAIN LESSON John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. NIV

MAIN LESSON 2. We can do nothing on our own to receive God’s grace; it is a free gift. NIV

MAIN LESSON Galatians 3:2-3 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observ-ing the law, or by believing what you heard? Are you so foolish? After begin-ning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort? NIV

MAIN LESSON 3. Because of God’s grace, we are justified. His grace remains after we are saved to help us through life and to teach us how to grow in Christ. NIV

MAIN LESSON Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. NIV

MAIN LESSON 4. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, God gives us grace to say no to sin and become more like Jesus. NIV

MAIN LESSON John 14:26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. NIV

MAIN LESSON 5. God’s grace will help us learn to obey, forgive, help, and tell others the good news of grace through Jesus Christ. NIV

MAIN LESSON Titus 3:1 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good. NIV

MAIN LESSON Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. NIV

MAIN LESSON 1 Timothy 1:13-14 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. NIV

MAIN LESSON Galatians 6:9-10 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. NIV

Who deserves God’s grace? Whom does God offer His grace to? FAITH IN ACTION Who deserves God’s grace? Whom does God offer His grace to? How do you receive God’s grace? When you accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and receive God’s grace, how does God see you? NIV

What is the most important thing you could ever tell another person? FAITH IN ACTION Knowing how much God forgives you when you trust in Jesus Christ for your salvation, how should you treat others? What is the most important thing you could ever tell another person? NIV

FAITH IN ACTION Why is it important to help others, especially in your Christian family? What is something you can do this week to help someone and show them the love of Christ? NIV

SUM IT UP God’s grace is freely offered to everyone. God gives us grace through His gift of salvation. Christ took the punishment we deserve for our sin, and when we place our faith in Christ and believe that He died for our sin and came to life again, then we will be saved from sin’s punishment. NIV

SUM IT UP We can do nothing on our own to receive God’s grace; it is a free gift. NIV

SUM IT UP Because of God’s grace, we are justified. His grace remains after we are saved to help us through life and to teach us how to grow in Christ. NIV

SUM IT UP Through the power of the Holy Spirit, God gives us grace to say no to sin and become more like Jesus. NIV

SUM IT UP God’s grace will help us learn to obey, forgive, help, and tell others the good news of God’s grace through Jesus Christ. NIV

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