13 God's grace makes us right before him
BE JUSTIFIED
In Christ, people are accepted by God (Ephesians 1:6 KJV)
(1) Reckoned worthy of the kingdom (2Thessalonians 1:5)
(2) Made righteous as a gift by faith (Romans 3:21-28)
(3) But not by faith alone (James 2:21-24, 1John 3:7)
14 God's grace sets us apart for him
BE SANCTIFIED
Chosen by the sanctifying work of the Spirit (1Peter 1:2)
(1) Cleansed through the blood of Christ (Hebrews 9:11-14)
(2) Sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14)
(3) Christ's Intercession for us (Romans 8:26-27,34, Hebrews 7:25)
15 God's grace liberates us unto him
BE REDEEMED
A purchased possession of God (Ephesians 1:14)
(1) No more slaves but sons and heirs (Romans 6:6, Romans 8:14-17)
(2) Our bodies a living and holy sacrifice (Romans 12:1-2)
(3) Our bodies a temple of God (1Corinthians 6:19-20)
"Rightly dividing the word of truth" (2Timothy 2:15).