All of Grace or No Grace at All.pdf

All of Grace or Not Grace at All (Matt. 9:10-17) Outline by Randy Wages 12/2/07 Note: The text below was prepared for oral delivery rather than for publication in print. As such, be aware that sentence fragments are intentionally used and that this document has not been edited to correct the errors in grammar, sentence structure, etc. I. Introduction – Title and Text Introduction – Matt. 9:10-17 – This parable (as it’s called in Luke’s version) focuses on 2 back to back illustrations (The Garment and the Wineskins). Using these common elements, Christ illustrates a profound Gospel truth – profound in that they teach the clear, mutually exclusive nature (the clear delineation) that exists between the true way of salvation and all of other false ways (i.e. – the religion of grace in contrast to the religion of works). And I hope you will see in our study today (whether for the first time or simply as an refreshing affirmation of what God has already been pleased to teach you) how you and I may discern whether we are among the number for whom Christ came, lived and died for. There’s good news – for just such assurance can be found in our text for today. II. Vss. 10-13: (Read). The Subject of the Parable is established. Here we have identified: For Whom He Came – soul sick sinners in need of a healing outside of themselves. A. Vs. 12 - 13: 1. Perceived not their need – self-righteous 2. Vs 13a – Quote from Hosea. Mercy vs. Sacrifice (Offering) 3. Vs. 13b – Lives are transformed – called to Repentance. Grace vs. Works – If an element of works, or if you’re able to procure your blessing by your offering – then you perceive no need of a physician B. That is, if we’re among those for whom Christ lived and died, we will in time experience the effect of what he accomplished for us as we’re brought to repentance – we change religions, changing from the religion of works to the religion of grace. III. Vss. 14-15: Here we h