29 November 2020 - How to Live Holy Under Grace - New Creation Church Sermon Notes - Pastor Lawrence Lim

29/11/2020

29 November 2020 - How to Live Holy Under Grace - New Creation Church Sermon Notes - Pastor Lawrence Lim

Pastor Lawrence Lim taught us how to live in true holiness through Grace which produces heart transformation and not just behavior modification through the works of the Law. If you want to live above sin and reign in life, this is a great sermon to meditate on.

Praise and Worship songs performed:
1. Give Me This Mountain - New Creation Worship
2. Blessed Assurance - Fanny Crosby and Phoebe Knapp
3. Shout to the Lord - Darlene Zschech
4. O Come O Come Emmanuel - John Mason Neale

Matthew 7:11 - We have a good Heavenly Father who gives us good gifts.

“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!” (Matthew‬ ‭7:11‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

1 Corinthians 15:3 - The forgiveness of our sins is the greatest blessing we have received. You have been delivered from the penalty of sin.

“For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,” (1 Corinthians‬ ‭15:3‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Ephesians 1:7 - “According”, not just “out of”—God has forgiven us so graciously.

“in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,” (Ephesians‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Romans 1:16-17 - Gospel means “good news”. We need to pay attention to the good news of Jesus Christ and not the bad news in the world.
The Gospel doesn’t just save you from Hell—it also brings you protection, preservation and provision.
It is when we receive and believe the Gospel that we experience the power of God for salvation.

“For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek. For in it is revealed God’s righteousness from faith to faith. As it is written, “But the righteous shall live by faith.”” (Romans‬ ‭1:16-17‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Sin carries a penalty. The Bible says that the soul that sins must die. Our God is holy—He must judge sinful man for sins.
This created universe is established upon justice and righteousness.
Jesus took our sins upon Himself and was fully punished for them at the cross.
God initiated this so that He would not have to punish us.

Romans 4:5-8 - Our righteousness comes apart from works. It was received by faith.
God shall not impute sin to you because He imputed it to Jesus.

“But to him who doesn’t work, but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness. Even as David also pronounces blessing on the man to whom God counts righteousness apart from works, “Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whom the Lord will by no means charge with sin.”” (Romans‬ ‭4:5-8‬ ‭WEB‬)

1 Corinthians 1:30 - The grace of God upon our lives empowers us to live with moral excellence and character success.
God wants us to live lives that glorify Him.
Only the Gospel of Grace leads you to true holiness—transformation from the heart.
Sin is never okay. Pastor Joseph Prince and New Creation Church believe in holiness and living lives that glorify God.

“Because of him, you are in Christ Jesus, who was made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:” (1 Corinthians‬ ‭1:30‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

If you want to know a trustworthiness of a ministry, look at its results. You can read all the testimonies shared on Pastor Prince’s website. A tree will be known by its fruits.

Romans 6:14 - Have hope in your heart that your sinful habit will not remain. You are under Grace, so sin will not have dominion over you.

“For sin will not have dominion over you. For you are not under law, but under grace.” (Romans‬ ‭6:14‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

2 Peter 2:7-8 - Compare Abraham and Lot. Both were called righteous men, but Lot compromised. He lived in Sodom which was subsequently destroyed by God.
Abraham cultivated a relationship with God. He built altars and tithed, but there is no record of Lot ever doing so.
Lot was blessed. He had huge flocks and herds.
Lot left Abraham—a picture of leaving the Gospel of righteousness by faith.
Lot was tormented in his soul when he saw and heard all the lawless deeds done in Sodom, but he never left the city—he compromised.

“and delivered righteous Lot, who was very distressed by the lustful life of the wicked (for that righteous man dwelling among them, was tormented in his righteous soul from day to day with seeing and hearing lawless deeds):” (2 Peter‬ ‭2:7-8‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

1 Peter 1:15-16 - We are all for holiness, but how can we be holy in our behavior?

“but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior; because it is written, “You shall be holy; for I am holy.”” (1 Peter‬ ‭1:15-16‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

1 Peter 1:13-14 - Rest your hope fully on the Grace of God. Doing that is to be obedient children.
When you know and believe that you have been forgiven and that you have a new identity in Christ, you can live a holy life.

“Therefore prepare your minds for action, be sober, and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ— as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance,” (1 Peter‬ ‭1:13-14‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

God's Grace transforms us to live holy lives

Titus 2:11-14 - The word translated as “appeared” is “epiphano” in Greek. It means to be made visible and tangible.
Grace is not just a doctrine—it is a person: our Lord Jesus Christ.
Teach the Gospel of Grace, and Grace (Jesus Himself) will teach us to deny ungodliness.
The “blessed hope” is a reference to the Rapture. We are looking forward to Jesus’ return.

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world; looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ; who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.” (Titus‬ ‭2:11-14‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Matthew 22:35-40 - The Law of Moses says that you have to love God with all your heart, soul and mind.
Has anyone successfully done that? No.

“One of them, a lawyer, asked him a question, testing him. “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?” Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.”” (Matthew‬ ‭22:35-40‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

1 John 4:19 - When you believe that you are forgiven much, you will love God much.
The Gospel of Grace is not about our love for God, but God’s love for us.

“We love him, because he first loved us.” (1 John‬ ‭4:19‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Ephesians 4:32 - When you receive God’s Grace, you will be transformed.
Focus on receiving Grace and you will overcome sin and live holy lives.

“And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.” (Ephesians‬ ‭4:32‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Ephesians 5:1 - It is when you know that you are loved by God that you can imitate God as beloved children.

“Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.” (Ephesians‬ ‭5:1‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Ephesians 4:25-28 - These are New Covenant imperatives. How do we have the power to do these?

“Therefore putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor. For we are members of one another. “Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, and don’t give place to the devil. Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, producing with his hands something that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.” (Ephesians‬ ‭4:25-28‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Ephesians 4:22-24 - You can live holy when you believe that you have been recreated as a “new man” in true righteousness and holiness.
Right believing leads to right living.
Abraham knew that he was justified by faith and that empowered him to live a life that glorified the Lord.
Lot was righteous but he didn’t know that.

“that you put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man, that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit; and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new man, who in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of truth.” (Ephesians‬ ‭4:22-24‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Romans 5:17 - You will reign in life when you keep receiving the abundance of Grace and the gift of righteousness.
You are destined to reign in this life.

“For if by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one; so much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, Jesus Christ.” (Romans‬ ‭5:17‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Romans 10:6 - Start to believe and declare that you are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus.

“But the righteousness which is of faith says...” (Romans‬ ‭10:6‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - You can flee from sexual immorality when you know that your body is precious, purchased with Jesus’ precious blood and not just corruptible things like silver and gold.

“Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.” (1 Corinthians‬ ‭6:19-20‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

No longer see yourself as a sinner, but as a beloved child of God and the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus.
Even in the midst of your addiction, still believe and declare that you are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus.
You will be set free from all bondages and addictions when you are established in the gift of righteousness.

Luke 15:20-22 - It wasn’t the son who saw the father. It was the father who saw the son while he was still far off.
It is the father who ran, hugged and kissed the son profusely.
The father then clothed the son, gave him authority (the family signet ring), and killed the fatted calf to celebrate the son’s homecoming.
This is how generous and gracious your Heavenly Father is.
Once a son, always a son. Receive the Father’s everlasting love for you.

1 John 2:15 - The “Father’s love” and not your love for the Father. If a believer is worldly, it is because he isn’t conscious of how much God loves him.
Every day, believe that God loves you and it will empower you to live above sin.

“Don’t love the world or the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father’s love isn’t in him.” (1 John‬ ‭2:15‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

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