FOUNDATIONS Review: Foundations: Equipping the Church to ____________________ what the Bible says so that we can ____________________ what the Bible teaches. Brookwood exists for the ____________ _____ __________ and the ____________ _____ ____________. We accomplish this by becoming Biblically Literate, Spirit Led, Gospel Centered, Culturally Engaged, followers of Jesus Christ. Biblically Literate – navigating this life under the governance of God’s supernatural and abiding presence Spirit Led – cruciform living: right with God, self, and others Gospel Centered – not of the world, yet in the world Culturally Engaged – knowing what the Bible says, where it says it and/or how to find it Chapter 17, Common Grace 1. Considering the doctrine of Christ, his __________________, his atoning ___________________, and his victorious _____________________ how are the benefits applied to the unregenerate? 2. What term is defined as “God’s goodness towards those who deserve only punishment” (5C.6, pg. 91)? ________________ For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
1. There are 2 distinct forms of God’s grace: a. ____________________ Grace – “every favor of whatever kind of degree falling short of salvation, which this undeserving and sin-cursed world enjoys at the hand of God.” (John Murray) b. ____________________ Grace – the grace of God which brings people to salvation 2. How does Common Grace differ from Saving Grace? (17A., pg. 273-274) a. Its ___________________ b. Its ___________________ c. Its ___________________ 3. What are some examples of Common Grace? a. ___________________ Realm b. ___________________ Realm c. ___________________ Realm d. ___________________ Realm e. ___________________ Realm f. ___________________ Realm 4. Why would God show this Common Grace indiscriminately? a. To lead to ____________________ b. To demonstrate His goodness and mercy c. To demonstrate His ____________________ d. To demonstrate His ____________________ 5. Our response to Common Grace: a. Does not mean that recipients will be ____________ b. Recognize the ____________ c. Be ____________________