Grace Bible Study

I'm sorry if my postings have been missing as of late, but I think this will be helpful. With some editorial help from my pastor, I'm going to put together a twelve week "holistic" bible study curriculum based on a study of grace. The holistic part means that the bible study will be interactive and not just a talking head. I have a basic outline that is by no means complete but will give an idea of what is to come.


Grace - The Bible Study

1. The Nature of God
What is perfect love?
A Father's love

2. The Nature of Man
What is free will?
Default: Man free of God

3. A View of Eternity
How eternity affects us: The eternal soul
How does God see our actions?

4. Sin and Death
What is stopping a loving God?
Without death we would be in trouble: The grace in death

5. Covered by Christ
Eternal covering
Putting on Christ
A new creature

6. The Gift of Grace
God's liberated favor
A Gift
Not earned-Pride
Not unearned-Condemnation
Legalism: A P-C teeter-totter

7. The Nature of Grace
Empowered opportunity for change/growth
Mercy: The flip-side of grace

8. The Purpose of Grace
Grow in truth
To be like Christ
Being dependent on the Father's will

9. Growing in Grace
Humility
Gratitude: The rejection of entitlement
Showing mercy

10. Faith: The Flower of Grace
What does your heart believe?
Trusting in God's unwavering love
Do we believe/rest in His favor?
Expecting grace

11. Grace Gifts: Part 1
1Cor 12
Romans 12

12. Grace Gifts: Part 2
Expectation
Application

I will be posting the complete format for each bible study as I complete them in hopes someone may find them useful. Stay tuned.