The Gift of Grace Flashcards
What did God give in connection with Salvation?
God gives man the gifts of righteousness and grace in connection with
salvation. BEFORE GRACE GOD GAVE US LAW. (Exodus 20:1-17)
What is mercy?
Mercy- do NOT get what you deserve….in a negative sense, doing something bad but getting a good outcome- you steal, get caught, and let go.
What is Justice?
Justice- get what you deserve- you steal, get caught, and go to jail.
What is salvation?
Salvation- belongs to God- it is His gift to us through grace. It is not of
your own doing and you can not take any credit for salvation. Salvation
is a direct result of Jesus Christ’s complete obedience to the Father.
What is Righteousness?
Righteousness- a perfect conformity to a standard.
What does it mean to have righteousness?
-To have right standing before God
-Is also a Gift from God (Romans 5:17)
It comes by grace through faith in Christ Jesus.
What did Jesus have to do for us to secure the righteousness of God on our behalf?
Jesus completely obeyed the law of God in our place and died on the
cross for our sin in our place, and secured the righteousness of God on
our behalf.