Systematic Theology I Final Part 2 Flashcards
Ephesians 2:9
“not of works, lest any man should boast.”
Ephesians 2:8 (with correct grammar)
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”
Ephesians 2:10 (with correct grammar)
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
We have looked at the aspect of sin in our life and understand that we are _____ on our own to overcome it.
Powerless
But the word of God lets us know in Romans 5:20 “Where sin ____________, grace did much more __________.”
Abounded, Abound
Sin is _____ in us.
Born
______ is not.
Grace
Therefore we must not only ________ it but we must also acquire the ______________ of what grace really is.
Obtain, Knowledge
Give the basic definition of grace.
The unmerited favor of God toward man.
Grace is totally opposite to what?
Justice under the law
What did justice under the law of demand?
A penalty
What happened when an offender paid the penalty for their offense?
The scales were balanced
Grace __________ past sin and gives power to ____________future sin.
Forgives, Overcome
When we come to God and receive His Spirit, what actually happens to us?
We are created in Christ Jesus
From that point on what do we become?
He begins to work on us and fashion us after his workmanship