1) What I was – wretched/lifeless (for Paul – persecutor) 2) What I am – dearly loved child of God, co-heir with Christ, forgiven, set free (for Paul – apostle) 3) What is my response? – love, praise, service, holiness
Preparing your heart for the sermon: -What is an apostle? What are the qualifications of an apostle? -Why does Paul call himself the least of the apostles? -What is grace? What role does grace play in our justification and sanctification? -Other passages to consider: Acts 7:54-8:3; 9:1-22; 22:3-16; 26:9-18; Rom 3:10-12, 21-26; 1 Cor 1:26-31; 6:9-11; Eph 2:1-10; Phil 2:12-13; 1 Tim 1:12-17; Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-8; 1 Pet 1:13-23; 2:9-12
Digging Deeper: -Why could Paul say God's grace to him was not in vain? How had Paul's life changed? -What difference is God's grace making in your life? -How is God's grace evident in every person's salvation no matter their background? -How can you speak of God's grace in your testimony? Pray for an opportunity to share that this week.
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Jathan Newton was born and raised in Indianapolis. God saved Jathan at a young age through the preaching of the gospel and instruction of his parents. He received a B.S. in Civil Engineering at Purdue University where he met and married Melissa. During Jathan’s college years,...
