3. The Great Paradox of the Bible How Do I Present My Friend With the Truth About This Non-paradoxical Subject? TWO REQUIREMENTS Logic Understanding the Bible Is Inspired. 2 Tim. 3:16 Luke 11:15-20

4. Grace…Eph 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast.”

5. GraceWorks Eph 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast.” James 2:20,24 “But are you willing to recognize, you foolish fellow, that faith without works is useless…You see that a man is justified by works, and not by faith alone.”

6. Grace…Rom 11:5-6 “In the same way then, there has also come to be at the present time a remnant according to God's gracious choice. But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace.”

7. GraceWorks Rom 11:6 “But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace.” Acts 2:37-38 “Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Brethren, what shall we do?’ And Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’”

8. Grace…2 Tim 1:9 “Who (God) has saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity.”

9. GraceWorks 2 Tim 1:9 “Who (God) has saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity.” Mark 16:16 “He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved.”