Empowered by Grace: Living a Life of Faith

The Christian life is fundamentally a life of supernatural power, where God's power flows into and through us, enabling us to fulfill our good resolves. This power is accessed through faith, as we trust in God's promises to empower us to do what is right and avoid what is wrong. When we make a resolve for good, and God fulfills it by His power, it becomes a work of faith. This transformation is a testament to the divine power at work within us, turning our intentions into actions that glorify Jesus.

The glory of Jesus is central to this process. When God's power flows through our faith and turns our resolves into acts of faith, Jesus is glorified. This is because the power that enables us to fulfill our resolves is purchased and provided by Jesus through His sacrifice. His death on the cross ensures that God's power is no longer against us but is now for our good. This power is a manifestation of grace, freely given to us despite our unworthiness.

As we are transformed by this power, we are conformed into the likeness of Christ. Our resolves for good, fulfilled by faith, lead to our glorification in Him. This transformation is a journey from one degree of glory to another, culminating in the ultimate change at the last trumpet when we will be saved to sin no more. This entire process is rooted in the grace of God and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace is the foundation of the Christian life, and from it flows the power that enables us to live out our faith.

Key Takeaways

• 1. The Christian life is empowered by God's supernatural power, accessed through faith. Our resolves for good become works of faith when fulfilled by God's power, demonstrating the divine transformation in our lives. [08:19]
• 2. Jesus is glorified when God's power flows through our faith, turning our resolves into acts of faith. This power is purchased by Jesus, ensuring that God's power is for our good, not our destruction. [10:20]
• 3. Our transformation into Christ's likeness is a journey of glorification, where our resolves for good, fulfilled by faith, lead to our becoming glorious with His glory. This process is ongoing, culminating in our ultimate change at the last trumpet. [13:30]
• 4. Grace is the foundation of the Christian life, and from it flows the power that enables us to fulfill our resolves for good. This grace is freely given, despite our unworthiness, and is the source of all good things in our lives. [15:43]
• 5. The power of God, accessed through faith, glorifies Jesus in our lives and leads to our own glorification. This process is a testament to the grace of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who empowers us to live out our faith. [16:39]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [07:39] - The Power of God in Christian Life
• [08:05] - Tapping into Divine Power
• [08:33] - Resolves and Works of Faith
• [09:04] - Trusting in God's Promise
• [10:08] - Glorification of Jesus
• [11:08] - Power Purchased by Jesus
• [12:05] - Transformation and Glorification
• [13:06] - Conformed to Christ's Likeness
• [14:09] - The Role of Grace
• [15:20] - The Foundation of Grace
• [16:00] - Flow of God's Power
• [16:25] - Fulfillment of Resolves
• [17:05] - Indispensable Elements of Christian Life
• [17:34] - Conclusion and Further Resources

1. 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
2. 2 Corinthians 3:18

1. According to 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, what role does God's power play in fulfilling our resolves for good? How is this connected to faith? [08:19]
2. How does the sermon describe the relationship between God's power and our faith when it comes to fulfilling our resolves? [09:04]
3. In 2 Corinthians 3:18, what does it mean to be transformed from one degree of glory to another? How is this transformation related to the sermon’s message about glorification? [13:30]
4. What does the sermon suggest about the source of the power that enables us to fulfill our resolves? How is this power described as being purchased? [11:08]

1. How does the concept of God's power being accessed through faith challenge or affirm your current understanding of faith and works? [09:23]
2. In what ways does the sermon suggest that Jesus is glorified through our acts of faith? How does this impact your view of daily Christian living? [10:20]
3. The sermon mentions that our transformation into Christ's likeness is a journey. How does this perspective influence your understanding of spiritual growth and maturity? [13:30]
4. How does the sermon explain the role of grace in the Christian life? What implications does this have for how we view our own efforts and achievements? [14:09]

1. Reflect on a recent resolve you made for good. How did you rely on God's power to fulfill it, and what was the outcome? How might you approach similar situations differently in the future? [09:40]
2. Consider a time when you felt God's power working through your faith. How did this experience glorify Jesus, and how can you seek to glorify Him in your current circumstances? [10:36]
3. The sermon speaks of being transformed into Christ's likeness. Identify one area of your life where you desire transformation. What steps can you take to align this area with Christ's character? [13:30]
4. Grace is described as the foundation of the Christian life. How can you remind yourself of this truth in moments of self-doubt or when you feel unworthy? [15:20]
5. Think about a specific resolve you have for the coming week. How can you actively trust in God's promise to provide the power needed to fulfill it? [09:23]
6. The sermon emphasizes the importance of faith as a "plug" into God's power. What practical steps can you take to strengthen your faith and reliance on God's power in your daily life? [09:40]
7. How can you cultivate a mindset that seeks to glorify Jesus in all your actions and decisions? What changes might you need to make to ensure that your life reflects His glory? [10:53]