RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS MANUAL
(LESSON TWENTY-SEVEN)
SUNDAY 5TH MARCH 2017
TOPIC: DESCRIPTION OF GRACE

MEMORY VERSE: "I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.” – Galatians 2:21

BIBLE PASSAGE: Ephesians 2:4-9
INTRODUCTION:

The doctrine of Grace is the centre piece of our faith as Christians. It is by the grace of God that we are what we are, that is – Christians (1Corinthians 15:10a). It is grace that has declared us righteous before God Almighty not our works (Titus 3:7; Ephesians 2:8-9). Our Lord Jesus came and fulfilled ALL the Law and enacted a new order called – GRACE (John 1:17). May the Holy Spirit gives us understanding as we study this very important doctrine.

LESSON OUTLINES
1. Grace Described
2. Types of grace

GRACE DESCRIBED
The Hebrew and Greek words for grace are ‘chen’ and ‘charis’ respectively meaning favour, mercy, kindness, etc. Divine grace is the free and undeserved love and favour of God towards man as a sinner, especially as exhibited in the plan of redemption through Jesus Christ (Romans 5:8 ). Grace can also be described as divine enablement to please God (Romans 8:8; 1Thessalonians 4:1). This is what the Law could not do because it was weak (Romans 8:3; Galatians 2:16). Grace is also the divine power that teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts but to live righteously, soberly and godly in this present world (Titus 2:11-12). Grace was brought by the Lord Jesus Christ (John 1:17). So, when we receive the Lord Jesus into our lives, we receive grace, that is divine enablement to live a holy and righteous life (Romans 3:24-26). Grace works by and with the faith of the Son of God (Ephesians 2:8; Galatians 2:20).

TYPES OF GRACE
To help us process the magnitude of God’s grace, we need to point out the varying kinds of grace He pours out on us daily. This list is not comprehensive by any means, but it should help to get us thinking and appreciating God’s grace.
1.Common Grace: God loves everyone. So, there is a common grace that He gives all people whether they acknowledge Him or not (Matthew 5:45).
2.Saving Grace: By His saving grace, God has paid the ransom for everyone who will receive His gift of salvation (Ephesians 2:. This alone is overwhelming.
3.Sanctifying Grace: After salvation, God’s grace immediately goes to work to purify or sanctify us. You play a part in your purification through obedience, but ultimately you have to count on His sanctifying grace (Philippians 1:6).
4.Provisional Grace: Through His provisional grace, God provides for all our needs (James 1:17). When you get a better job or an unexpected gift, count it as grace from God.
5.Miraculous Grace: Through His grace, God still does miraculous things every day. He does not have to do this. He does it because He is full of grace (Acts 6:.
6.Serving Grace: Every believer is freely given spiritual gifts to serve others and strengthen their faith (1Peter 4:10).
7.Sustaining Grace: God sustains us by His grace on the journey to eternal life and through the trials and temptations in this present world (2Corinthians 12:9; Hebrews 4:16).

CONCLUSION
God gives us unmerited favour in so many different forms. His grace and mercy are limitless.

QUESTIONS:
1. Describe grace in three different ways?
2. Mention and discuss the types of grace?

More strenght sir