SSS4 : Epistle to the Romans : Lesson 74

Text: Romans 12:3-8
23 September 2018

GRACE

1. Grace in salvation (Romans 3:24)

2. Grace in service

3. Grace affecting the ministry we are given

a) Not to think too highly of self
b) But to think soberly
c) Grace and faith to be understood and applied appropriately (Romans 12:3-6)

APPRECIATING DIVERSITY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST

1. Many members

2. Different functions

3. Corporately

4. Individually

SOME GRACE-GIFTS HIGHLIGHTED
(Romans 3:6-8)

1. Prophecy (first century)
In proportion to faith (Romans 3:6)

2. Ministry
Let us use it in ministry (Romans 3:7)

3. Teaching (Romans 3:7)

4. Exhorting (Romans 3:8)

5. Giving
With liberality (Romans 3:8)

6. Leading
With diligence (Romans 3:8)

7. Showing mercy
With cheerfulness (Romans 3:8)

OTHER REFERENCES TO SPIRITUAL GRACE- GIFTS

1. Ephesians 4

2. 1 Corinthians 12-14