Introduction & Purpose
- The core message: understanding God’s grace and how faith remains central to our relationship with Him.
Walking by Grace Through Faith
- We relate to God through grace and faith, not just at the start of our Christian walk but throughout our lives.
- Faith involves trusting in what we cannot see but know to be true—God’s character as revealed in His Word.
The Nature of Faith (Hebrews 11:1, 6)
- Faith is the conviction of things unseen and trusting in God’s promises.
- Without faith, it is impossible to please God; we must believe He exists and rewards those who seek Him.
Living by Faith in Who God Is
- Walking by faith means trusting in who God reveals Himself to be, not who we imagine Him to be.
- God’s character is most clearly revealed in Scripture and through the Holy Spirit, who points us to Jesus.
Comprehending the Depth of God’s Love (Ephesians 3:19)
- Paul’s prayer for us to know the breadth, length, height, and depth of Christ’s love.
- God’s love is the foundation of our spiritual maturity, and growing in this love is essential for walking in faith.
Understanding God’s Love in Action (John 3:16 & 1 John 4:7-10)
- God’s love is not just an emotion; it is a verb, shown through action. He gave His Son as a sacrifice for us.
- True love is demonstrated by God sending Jesus to be the atonement for our sins.
Responding to God’s Love
- If God loves us in this way, we are called to love one another in the same sacrificial manner.
- Walking in God’s love enables us to love others, even in the face of fear, doubt, or condemnation.
The Transforming Power of God’s Love (Romans 5 & 8)
- The Holy Spirit applies God’s love in our hearts, transforming us to be more like Christ.
- Nothing can separate us from the love of God—not tribulation, distress, or even our worst days.
Application: Growing in God’s Love
- We need to continually seek a deeper understanding of God’s love.
- God’s love compels us toward maturity and enables us to love Him and others more fully.
