Paul1 Corinthians 15:10

“But by the grace of God I am what I am.”

Mark Becker and Ed Thomas

Bear Grylls

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.

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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) We are saved by grace and it is all because of God

b. (Ephesians 1:7-8) God lavished His grace on us

c. (Philippians 3:1-11) Treat others with grace because of Christ’s example

d. (2 Corinthians 8:9) God’s grace took tremendous humility towards mankind

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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) A grace-filled person thrives even through trials

f. (Philippians 4:13) A positive outlook is the result of grace

g. (2 Corinthians 9:8) No matter what your circumstance God’s grace is sufficient to enable you to do good

h. (Titus 2:10-12) God’s grace should compel us to live Godly lives

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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) Grace should compel us to build up the church through worship and study of God’s Word

j. (Romans 5:20-21) Spiritual enemies can be conquered through the Spirit of God

k. (Romans 8:37-38) We are more than conquerors

l. (Colossians 4:6) Speak to others with grace

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3. Look back over the above truths and select those in which you need to increase and place the letters below.

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4. What will it take to improve in these areas of grace-

living?

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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

b. “Grace of God” – our lives are all about God’s grace

c. “Did not prove vain” – Paul lived a grace-filled dynamic life

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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

e. “Yet not I” – Paul credited God for everything

DISCUSSION GUIDE

Step 1 Live your spiritual wealth – God has provided more than we need to live abundant lives.

Step 2 Live adequately in Christ – Even in weakness God’s grace is adequate to sustain us.

Step 3 Live in God’s wisdom – All the wisdom we need is in God’s Word.

Step 4 Live with spiritual authority – We can conquer all because of God’s grace.

Step 5 Live a life of praise and worship for God – He has provided an abundant grace-filled life and we should be thankful.