1. Dr. Charlie Bing – GraceLife.org
Moved by Grace
Charlie Bing
Dr. Charlie Bing – GraceLife.org

2. Why be good?

3. God saves us when we cannot save ourselves.
Grace in Romans 1--5:
God saves us when we cannot save ourselves.
God pays the price we cannot pay.
God removes the enmity between us and Him.
God gives us access to Him.
God gives us a sure hope.
God reverses Adam’s condemnation.
God gives grace greater than our sin.

4. Grace could move us to license.
For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our God into lewdness and deny the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ. – Jude 4
Cults, College students

5. Grace could move us to license.
Romans 5: But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more.
Romans 6:1 - What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?
Romans 6:15 - What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace?
Rasputin

6. Certainly not!

7. Liberty not license We have a new Master.
Romans 6:3-14
We face consequences for our choices.
Romans 6:16-23
“Unleashed” Jet Lii, chainspiano

9. Grace teaches us godliness.
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age. – Titus 2:11-12

10. To prevent license we teach: Responsibility: Accountability:
The law of Christ
Accountability:
Judgment Seat of Christ
Consequences:
Rewards won or lost
In this life
In the next life
New Commandment, Royal Law – Not antinomian!

11. Grace in Romans 7--11: God gives us victory over sin.
God gives us His Holy Spirit.
God makes us Sons.
God makes us free from bondage.
God gives us security.
God loves us unconditionally.
God bestows mercy sovereignly.
God makes salvation accessible to all.
God includes Gentiles in His promises.
God uses disobedience for His glory.
8:28 Either way you get your dog back
9:12-16 Jacob/Esau “whomever I will”

12. Grace should move us to worship.
Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! “For who has known the mind of the LORD? Or who has become His counselor? Or who has first given to Him and it shall be repaid to Him?” For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen Romans 11:33-36

13. Israel’s past rejection of God’s righteousness. 9:1-29
Romans 9-11
Israel’s past rejection of God’s righteousness. 9:1-29
Israel’s present rejection of God’s righteousness. 9:30-10:21
Israel’s future restoration in God’s purpose. 11:1-33
The praise of God’s wisdom. 11:33-36

14. God’s Marvelous Plan Israel’s Rejection Israel’s Salvation
Gentile Reception
Israel’s Provocation

15. Grace should move us to worship.
Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! “For who has known the mind of the LORD? Or who has become His counselor? Or who has first given to Him and it shall be repaid to Him?” For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen Romans 11:33-36
Chs 1-11 Explanation, 11:33 Exclamation, 12:1f Exhortation
26 Saved, 27 Cov, 28 Election, 29 Irrevoc, Mercy
33 Can’t fathom Eg dog, Watson,
35 Undeserved Cf 5:8

16. Do not disparage good worship.
Psalms is the largest book in the Bible.
Psalm 103:1-5 – Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all this is within me bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits.
- Who forgives . . .
- Who heals . . .
- Who redeems . . .
- Who crowns . . .
- Who satisfies . . .
A response to G’s grace. Eg LeTourneau exam,
Eg African & Indian pastors

17. Grace should move us to serve.
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
- Romans 12:1

18. Who we are – How we should live
A Motivational Model
Who we are – How we should live
Blessings of grace – How we can respond
What God has done – What we can do
Romans 1-11 – Romans 12-16
Galatians 1-4 – Galatians 5-6
Ephesians 1-3 – Ephesians 4-6
Colossians 1-2 – Colossians 3-4

19. How we can sacrificially serve:
Romans :
Be transformed in the mind.
Think humbly.
Use your gifts to help others.
Love others.
Give to the needy.
Don’t take vengeance.
Be subject to governing authorities.
Pay your taxes.
Accept those who differ on questionable issues.

20. Never teach grace without teaching responsibility and accountability.
Grace should move us to worship and serve God.
Preach grace!
All about love. The relationship is the reward.
Eg Learning new language, “Now that I am married??”
Grace generates love that motivates worship/service.
Best: We WANT to be good.

21. More resources at GraceLife.org