2 Timothy 1:6-126 For this reason I remind you to fan into

flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God did not

give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

8 So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, 9 who has saved us and

called us to a holy life-not because of anything we have done but because of his

own purpose and grace.

2 Timothy 1:6-126 For this reason I remind you to fan into

flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God did not

give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

8 So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, 9 who has saved us and

called us to a holy life-not because of anything we have done but because of his

own purpose and grace.

2 Timothy 1:6-12This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 10 but it has

now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. 11 And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher. 12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced

that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.

2 Timothy 1:6-12This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 10 but it has

now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. 11 And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher. 12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced

that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.

1 Timothy 1:12-141 Timothy 1:12-14I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. Even though I appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor was once a blasphemer and a persecutor

and a violent man, I was shown mercy and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.

The grace of our Lord was poured out on me The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that abundantly, along with the faith and love that

are in Christ Jesus. are in Christ Jesus.

Galatians 2:15-16"We who are Jews by birth and not 'Gentile sinners' know that a man is not justified by

observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and

not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified.

Galatians 2:15-16"We who are Jews by birth and not 'Gentile sinners' know that a man is not justified by

observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and

not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified.

Galatians 2:15-16"We who are Jews by birth and not 'Gentile sinners' know that a man is not justified by

observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and

not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified.

Galatians 2:15-16"We who are Jews by birth and not 'Gentile sinners' know that a man is not justified by

observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and

not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified.

Galatians 2:15-16"We who are Jews by birth and not 'Gentile sinners' know that a man is not justified by

observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and

not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified.

Galatians 2:15-16"We who are Jews by birth and not 'Gentile sinners' know that a man is not justified by

observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and

not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified.

Galatians 2:15-16"We who are Jews by birth and not 'Gentile sinners' know that a man is not justified by

observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and

not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified.

Galatians 2:15-16"We who are Jews by birth and not 'Gentile sinners' know that a man is not justified by

observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and

not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified.

Grace is being accepted by God Grace is being accepted by God because of what Christ did and not by because of what Christ did and not by

anything we have doneanything we have done

What’s so great about Grace?What’s so great about Grace?• Well…there’s the obvious!

• We have a superior motivation for living a “good, Christian life”

• Well…there’s the obvious!

• We have a superior motivation for living a “good, Christian life”

“Good Christian”“Good Christian”

What’s so great about Grace?What’s so great about Grace?• Well…there’s the obvious!

• We have a superior motivation for living a “good, Christian life”

• Well…there’s the obvious!

• We have a superior motivation for living a “good, Christian life”

“Good Christian”“Good Christian”

Graced ChristianGraced Christian

What’s so great about Grace?What’s so great about Grace?• Well…there’s the obvious!

• We have a superior motivation for living a “good, Christian life”

• Well…there’s the obvious!

• We have a superior motivation for living a “good, Christian life”

Galatians 2:19-20Galatians 2:19-20I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith The life I live in the body, I live by faith

in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

What’s so great about Grace?What’s so great about Grace?• Well…there’s the obvious!

• We have a superior motivation for living a “good, Christian life”

• We have a superior resource for living a “good, Christian life”

• Well…there’s the obvious!

• We have a superior motivation for living a “good, Christian life”

• We have a superior resource for living a “good, Christian life”

Galatians 2:19-20Galatians 2:19-20I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith The life I live in the body, I live by faith

in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

What’s so great about Grace?What’s so great about Grace?• Well…there’s the obvious!

• We have a superior motivation for living a “good, Christian life”

• We have a superior resource for living a “good, Christian life”

• Well…there’s the obvious!

• We have a superior motivation for living a “good, Christian life”

• We have a superior resource for living a “good, Christian life”

Galatians 2:19-20Galatians 2:19-20I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in meChrist lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith . The life I live in the body, I live by faith

in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

It was observed that in the greatest hurry of business in the kitchen he still preserved his recollection and heavenly-mindedness. He was never hasty nor loitering, but did each

thing in its season, with an even, uninterrupted composure and tranquility of spirit. “The time of business,” said he, “does not with me differ from the time of prayer, and in the noise and

clatter of my kitchen, while several persons are at the same time calling for different things, I

possess God in as great tranquility as if I were upon my knees at the blessed sacrament.”

It was observed that in the greatest hurry of business in the kitchen he still preserved his recollection and heavenly-mindedness. He was never hasty nor loitering, but did each

thing in its season, with an even, uninterrupted composure and tranquility of spirit. “The time of business,” said he, “does not with me differ from the time of prayer, and in the noise and

clatter of my kitchen, while several persons are at the same time calling for different things, I

possess God in as great tranquility as if I were upon my knees at the blessed sacrament.”

When he had finished he examined himself how he had discharged his duty; if he found well, he returned thanks to God; if otherwise, he asked pardon, and without being discouraged, he set

his mind right again, and continued his exercise of the presence of God, as if he had never

deviated from it. “Thus,” said he, “by rising after my falls, and by frequently renewed acts of faith and love, I am come to a state wherein it would

be as difficult for me not to think of God as it was at first to accustom myself to it.”

When he had finished he examined himself how he had discharged his duty; if he found well, he returned thanks to God; if otherwise, he asked pardon, and without being discouraged, he set

his mind right again, and continued his exercise of the presence of God, as if he had never

deviated from it. “Thus,” said he, “by rising after my falls, and by frequently renewed acts of faith and love, I am come to a state wherein it would

be as difficult for me not to think of God as it was at first to accustom myself to it.”

He had no scruples; for, said he, when I fail in my duty, I readily acknowledge it, saying, “I am used to doing so; I shall

never do otherwise if I am left to myself. If I fail not, then I give God thanks, acknowledging that the strength

comes from Him.”

He had no scruples; for, said he, when I fail in my duty, I readily acknowledge it, saying, “I am used to doing so; I shall

never do otherwise if I am left to myself. If I fail not, then I give God thanks, acknowledging that the strength

comes from Him.”

He had no scruples; for, said he, when I fail in my duty, I readily acknowledge it, saying, “I am used to doing so; I shall

never do otherwise if I am left to myself. If I fail not, then I give God thanks, acknowledging that the strength

comes from Him.”

He had no scruples; for, said he, when I fail in my duty, I readily acknowledge it, saying, “I am used to doing so; I shall

never do otherwise if I am left to myself. If I fail not, then I give God thanks, acknowledging that the strength

comes from Him.”

What’s so great about Grace?What’s so great about Grace?• Well…there’s the obvious!

• We have a superior motivation for living a “good, Christian life”

• We have a superior resource for living a “good, Christian life”

• Well…there’s the obvious!

• We have a superior motivation for living a “good, Christian life”

• We have a superior resource for living a “good, Christian life”

Galatians 2:19-20Galatians 2:19-20I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in meChrist lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith . The life I live in the body, I live by faith

in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:21I do not set aside the grace of God, for if

righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!

Galatians 2:21I do not set aside the grace of God, for if

righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!

Galatians 2:4-5Galatians 2:4-5some false brothers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on some false brothers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus and to make us the freedom we have in Christ Jesus and to make us slaves. slaves. We did not give in to them for a momentWe did not give in to them for a moment, so , so that the truth of the gospel might remain with you. that the truth of the gospel might remain with you.

Galatians 2:4-5Galatians 2:4-5some false brothers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on some false brothers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus and to make us the freedom we have in Christ Jesus and to make us slaves. slaves. We did not give in to them for a momentWe did not give in to them for a moment, so , so that the truth of the gospel might remain with you. that the truth of the gospel might remain with you.

Paul’s ArgumentPaul’s Argument

• “I taught you about Jesus.” (i.e. what He did for you)

• “You received what I taught you.” (salvation)

• “God gave you the Holy Spirit.” (by His grace – not because of your effort)

• “You saw the Holy Spirit at work in you.” (so you knew God was with you)

• “I taught you about Jesus.” (i.e. what He did for you)

• “You received what I taught you.” (salvation)

• “God gave you the Holy Spirit.” (by His grace – not because of your effort)

• “You saw the Holy Spirit at work in you.” (so you knew God was with you)

Conclusion:You experienced it!

Ephesians 1:13-14And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having

believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing

our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession-to the praise of his glory.

Ephesians 1:13-14And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having

believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing

our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession-to the praise of his glory.

God’s presence in your life is God’s presence in your life is confirmed by the experiential confirmed by the experiential

presence of the Holy Spiritpresence of the Holy Spirit

Romans 8:9-16And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. … those who are led by the Spirit of

God are sons of God. … you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." The Spirit

himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.

Romans 8:9-16And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. … those who are led by the Spirit of

God are sons of God. … you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." The Spirit

himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.

God’s presence in your life is God’s presence in your life is confirmed by the experiential confirmed by the experiential

presence of the Holy Spiritpresence of the Holy Spirit

1 John 4:13We know that we live in him and he in us, because he

has given us of his Spirit .

1 John 4:13We know that we live in him and he in us, because he

has given us of his Spirit .

God’s presence in your life is God’s presence in your life is confirmed by the experiential confirmed by the experiential

presence of the Holy Spiritpresence of the Holy Spirit

How do we see the Spirit at work in us?

How do we see the Spirit at work in us?

• He makes the Bible come alive• He makes the Bible come alive

John 16:13John 16:13But when he, the Spirit of truth , comes, he will But when he, the Spirit of truth , comes, he will

guide you into all truth.guide you into all truth.

How do we see the Spirit at work in us?

How do we see the Spirit at work in us?

• He makes the Bible come alive• He gives you the desire to defend

Jesus and to share your faith

• He makes the Bible come alive• He gives you the desire to defend

Jesus and to share your faith

1 John 4:2-31 John 4:2-3This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ

has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God.that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God.

How do we see the Spirit at work in us?

How do we see the Spirit at work in us?

• He makes the Bible come alive• He gives you the desire to defend

Jesus and to share your faith• He will sensitize your conscience

• He makes the Bible come alive• He gives you the desire to defend

Jesus and to share your faith• He will sensitize your conscience

John 16:7-8John 16:7-8Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he

comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment:to sin and righteousness and judgment:

How do we see the Spirit at work in us?

How do we see the Spirit at work in us?

• He makes the Bible come alive• He gives you the desire to defend

Jesus and to share your faith• He will sensitize your conscience

• He makes the Bible come alive• He gives you the desire to defend

Jesus and to share your faith• He will sensitize your conscience

Colossians 1:6-8Colossians 1:6-8All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and

growing,…You learned it from Epaphras, our dear growing,…You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf, and who also told us of your love in the Spirit. behalf, and who also told us of your love in the Spirit.

How do we see the Spirit at work in us?

How do we see the Spirit at work in us?

• He makes the Bible come alive• He gives you the desire to defend

Jesus and to share your faith• He will sensitize your conscience• He prompts love in us for specific

people in specific ways• He gives you a special bond with

other Christians

• He makes the Bible come alive• He gives you the desire to defend

Jesus and to share your faith• He will sensitize your conscience• He prompts love in us for specific

people in specific ways• He gives you a special bond with

other Christians

How do we see the Spirit at work in us?

How do we see the Spirit at work in us?

• He gives you peace and hope in hard circumstances

• He gives special spiritual gifts that enable you to serve God in unique ways

• He gives you peace and hope in hard circumstances

• He gives special spiritual gifts that enable you to serve God in unique ways