Grace for the Undeserving     by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson

Lesson 9

A Grace-Filled Way of Life (Luke 6:27-28; Colossians 4:5-6; 1 Peter 5:5-7)

The Organizing Principle of Grace

9.1 Jesus Demands Grace-Filled Living

The Golden Rule of Grace (Matthew 7:12)

Radical Grace towards Enemies (Luke 6:27-28)

Differentiating Ethics and Grace

Examples of Radical Grace (Luke 6:29)

Undeserved Generosity (Luke 6:30-35)

Overcoming Evil with Good (Romans 12:19-21)

The Father’s Value System (Luke 6:35b-36)

9.2 Grace-Filled Conversations

Conversation that is Full of Grace (Colossians 4:5-6)

Gentleness and Respect (1 Peter 3:15)

Building Others Up (Ephesians 4:29-32)

The Peace that Grace Brings (1 Peter 3:8-9)

9.3 Grace and Generosity (2 Corinthians 8:6-9)

The Generous Man Plans Big (Isaiah 32:8)

The Grace of Financial Giving (2 Corinthians 8:1-9; 9:6-8)

Grace Illustrates God’s Generosity 14

9.4 Grace to the Humble (1 Peter 5:5-7)

Submission to Elders (1 Peter 5:5a)

Humility for Elders (1 Peter 5:5b-6)

9.5 Salutations and Benedictions