Leads us to Jesusġ0 Romans 10:17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.ġ1 God's Word, the Bible. Creates faith in Jesus Strengthens faith in JesusĨ John 5:39 These are the Scriptures that testify about me.ĩ God's Word, the Bible.

Through the Means of Grace the Holy Spirit. There are two sacraments: Baptism Lord's Supperħ What does the Holy Spirit do through the Means of Grace? Uses visible elements connected with God's Word Offers and gives forgiveness of sins, new life and salvation The Means of Grace God's Reservoir God's Word (Bible) GOSPEL Forgiveness New Life Salvation Forgiveness New Life Salvation Sacraments Baptism and Lord's Supperĥ What is a sacrament? A Sacrament is a sacred act, Instituted by Jesus The Means of Grace are: The Gospel of Jesus Christ revealed in 1) God's Word and 2) the Sacraments

Presentation on theme: 'The Christian and the Means of Grace'- Presentation transcript:Ģ Acts 2 Read all of Acts 2 from your Bibles.ģ The Means of Grace Definition: The tools or instruments by which God gives us the gifts of his undeserved love.

What are the means of grace