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Paul
1 Corinthians 15:10
“But by the grace of God I am what I am.”
Mark Becker and Ed Thomas
Bear Grylls
DISCUSSION GUIDE
1.
The Apostle Paul, who is credited for
writing 13 books of the New Testament,
and is arguably considered the greatest
Christian influence (besides Christ) in
history is a great example of the grace
of God. Why?
Because he was a persecutor of
Christian’s and was dramatically saved
and became a crusader for Christ.
DISCUSSION GUIDE
2.
Paul referred to God’s grace 100 times in his
books in the Bible. Look up the following
verses and record Paul’s references to grace.
a. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
b. (Ephesians 1:7-8)
c. (Philippians 3:1-11)
d. (2 Corinthians 8:9)
We are saved by grace
and it is all because of
God
God lavished His grace on
us
Treat others with grace
because of Christ’s
example
God’s grace took
tremendous humility
towards mankind
DISCUSSION GUIDE
2.
Paul referred to God’s grace 100 times in his
books in the Bible. Look up the following
verses and record Paul’s references to grace.
e. (2 Corinthians 12:7-10)
f. (Philippians 4:13)
g. (2 Corinthians 9:8)
h. (Titus 2:10-12)
A grace-filled person
thrives even through trials
A positive outlook is the
result of grace
No matter what your
circumstance God’s grace
is sufficient to enable you
to do good
God’s grace should
compel us to live Godly
lives
DISCUSSION GUIDE
2.
Paul referred to God’s grace 100 times in his
books in the Bible. Look up the following
verses and record Paul’s references to grace.
i. (Colossians 3:15-16)
j. (Romans 5:20-21)
k. (Romans 8:37-38)
l. (Colossians 4:6)
Grace should compel us to
build up the church
through worship and study
of God’s Word
Spiritual enemies can be
conquered through the
Spirit of God
We are more than
conquerors
Speak to others with grace
DISCUSSION GUIDE
3. Look back over the above
truths and select those in
which you need to increase
and place the letters below.
DISCUSSION GUIDE
4. What will it take to improve
in these areas of graceliving?
DISCUSSION GUIDE
5.
Read (1 Corinthians 15:10) Paul’s life
sentence. Record the significant words
and phrases in that verse.
a.
“But” indicates a life going the wrong
direction and being turned
“Grace of God” – our lives are all
about God’s grace
“Did not prove vain” – Paul lived a
grace-filled dynamic life
b.
c.
DISCUSSION GUIDE
5.
Read (1 Corinthians 15:10) Paul’s life
sentence. Record the significant words
and phrases in that verse.
d.
“Labored” – living a grace-filled life
takes effort and discipline
“Yet not I” – Paul credited God for
everything
e.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Live your spiritual wealth – God has
provided more than we need to live
abundant lives.
Live adequately in Christ – Even in
weakness God’s grace is adequate to
sustain us.
Live in God’s wisdom – All the wisdom
we need is in God’s Word.
Live with spiritual authority – We can
conquer all because of God’s grace.
Live a life of praise and worship for God
– He has provided an abundant gracefilled life and we should be thankful.