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4 Amazing Grace Ephesians 2:1–10 Purpose: To see how God has brought us from death to life by the riches of his grace. To be gripped by the Gospel. One of the best-known verses in the book of Ephesians is 2:8, “By grace you have been saved, through faith.” Probably the most famous Christian hymn of all time is "Amazing Grace" but unfortunately we usually live like it might be "Decent" grace, "If all else fails" grace, or sadly "cheap" grace. In this study we want to rediscover what is so amazing about grace. 1.   Read Ephesians2:1–10. In verse 1 Paul says, “You were dead in your transgressions and sins.” How do dead people function? What must this mean about our spiritual state before we knew Christ? 2.   In verses 2–3 Paul mentions three deadly forces on our lives. According to Paul, how did each of these affect our lives as non-Christians? 3.   How have you seen these influences at work? 4.   According to verses 4–7, what mo...

Good News for Strugglers A seminar talk by Trent McEntyre Many young people struggle with sexual integrity. From I kissed dating goodbye to I kissed my computer hard drive goodbye, many young people religious or irreligious, Christian or not, struggle with sexual issues. For some it is uncontrolled use of pornography, lack of self-control and respect in physical relationships. I am not going to give an apologetic for Christian morality – just speak on the issue of what help is there when our life is clearly not in control in the sexual area. I want to talk briefly about when we struggle with sexual integrity. God has good news for you if you are a struggling sin! Pray Read Romans 8:1-14 1.      You are no longer condemned for the penalty of sexual sin, because of Christ. “ T here is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.” Romans 8:1-2 "...