22 November 2020 - What “Falling From Grace” Really Means - Pastor Joseph Prince Sermon Notes - New Creation Church Sermon NotesPastor Joseph Prince taught us what it means to "fall from Grace". It is not falling into sin as many people think. When you fall from Grace, Christ becomes of no effect to you, and you cannot even receive a trickle of God's favor. Understanding this truth will set you free to bear much good fruit in your life! Praise and Worship songs performed: 1. Anthem of Grace - New Creation Worship 2. With All I Am - Hillsong Worship 3. You’re My Glory - Terry MacAlmon 3 John 1:2 - This is God’s will for us. “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.” (3 John 1:2 WEB) Galatians 4:30-5:1 - The old system of the Law has been cast out, so we can stand fully in Grace. We can only live in a truly holy way when we live by Grace. “However what does the Scripture say? “Throw out the servant and her son, for the son of the servant will not inherit with the son of the free woman.” So then, brothers, we are not children of a servant, but of the free woman. Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and don’t be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” (Galatians 5:1 WEB) Galatians 5:4 - Christ becomes of no effect to you when you try to be justified by the Law. It is not people who sin that fall from Grace. It is those who have been saved by Grace and then try to be justified by the Law. These people think they have to go through the Law first in order to reach Christ. The multitudes touched Jesus and received healing. They were sinning and could still be healed. It is not sin that stops you from receiving God’s power—it is those who try to become righteous through the Law that could not receive from Jesus. The word “alienated” is the same word as is translated as “destroy” in Hebrews 2:14. The devil’s power to inflict death has been totally removed from him. When you are alienated from Christ, you cannot receive even a trickle of God’s power in your life, even though it is always flowing towards you. GRACE: God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense. You cannot take credit for any part of your salvation. Your role is to be a beneficiary and depository of God’s blessings. Long before someone falls into sin, he has fallen into Grace. Before the Law was given, the children of Israel did not build a golden calf and there was no temptation to do so. But once the Law was given at Mount Sinai, they built a golden calf. “You are alienated from Christ, you who desire to be justified by the law. You have fallen away from grace.” (Galatians 5:4 WEB) Luke 11:46 - Your sins are not what is blocking your healing, provision, or whatever breakthrough you need. Man-made religion teaches that if there is some sin in your life, you cannot receive from God. “He said, “Woe to you lawyers also! For you load men with burdens that are difficult to carry, and you yourselves won’t even lift one finger to help carry those burdens.” (Luke 11:46 WEB) Isaiah 26:3 - When Christ is effective for you, you receive His shalom—perfect peace. “You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.” (Isaiah 26:3 WEB) John 15:5 - Branches do not struggle to bear fruit. When the branch is not constricted, the sap flows freely, producing the fruitfulness to bear fruit. It is your struggling that prevents you from receiving God’s power. When you rest in Christ, God’s power flows freely through you. “I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5 WEB) 2 Peter 3:18 - Grace is your fertile soil to grow in. “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” (2 Peter 3:18 WEB)
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