Amazing Grace! Part 2 - Restoring Grace! | John Black | 04-23-17

 

Date: April 23, 2017

Text: Mark 14:27-31; 14:66-72

Title: Amazing Grace!  Part 2: Restoring Grace!

 

Listening Guide

 

I. What are the causes of a Christian falling away from their faith?

 The story of Peter shows us 5 common fail points in our lives. 

1. Over-Confidence
2. Laziness
3. Impulsiveness
4. Fear
5. Compromise

 

II. How does God respond when we fail?

• With Amazing Grace!

          “. . . no condemnation now exists for those in Christ Jesus . . . .” Rom 8:1

 

III. Why does God respond with Amazing Grace when we fail?

1. God’s Love is Unconditional
2. My Salvation isn’t based on my Works
3. Jesus has taken my Punishment
4. God’s desire is Restore us to Faithfulness

 

IV. What should I do if I have failed?

1. Return!
2. Use my Failures to Strengthen others