GRACE

“Quality of Life Series”

2/17/04

LEADER: Did Christ die in vain?

Did anyone here miss last week’s presentation of “The Passion of the Christ” clips and interviews?

We think The Passion will be one of the biggest tools for evangelism in this century…

We must be sure we understand why Christ spent those last 12 hours of His human life the way He did and what it means to us… then we will be equipped to answer questions of our friends and unchurched after they have seen this movie.

LEADER READ: “SURVEY” (Barna Research Group, Nov. 2, 1994)

http://www.bible.org/illus/g/g-70.htm#TopOfPage

In a survey conducted by the Barna Research Group in 1992, nearly 1/3 of all born-again Christians stated that all good people will go to heaven, whether they have embraced Jesus Christ or not.

While 88% in a recent Barna poll believe Jesus Christ was a real person, what they believe about him differs sharply from scriptural teaching. 42% (even 1/4th of the “born again” Christians) believe that while on earth Jesus sinned just like other people. 61% believe the devil is just a symbol of evil, not a living being. And 54% think that if people are good enough, they will earn a place in heaven regardless of their religious beliefs.

HAVE SOMEONE READ: C. S. Lewis

http://www.bible.org/illus/g/g-70.htm#TopOfPage

What makes Christianity different from all the other religions of the world? Years ago that very question was discussed at a conference. Some of the participants argued that Christianity is unique in teaching that God became man. But someone objected, saying that other religions teach similar doctrines. What about the resurrection? No, it was argued, other faiths believe that the dead rise again. The discussion grew heated.

C. S. Lewis, a strong defender of Christianity, came in late, sat down, and asked, “What’s the rumpus about?” When he learned that it was a debate about the uniqueness of Christianity, he immediately commented,

“Oh, that’s easy. It’s grace.”

How right he was! The very heart of the gospel is the supreme truth that God accepts us with no conditions whatever when we put our trust in the atoning sacrifice of His incarnate Son. Although we are helplessly sinful, God in grace forgives us completely. It’s by His infinite grace that we are saved, not by moral character, works of righteousness, commandment-keeping, or churchgoing. When we do nothing else but accept God’s total pardon, we receive the guarantee of eternal life.

Good news indeed. What a gospel! What a Savior! – (VCG)

LEADER: What is the definition of grace?

HAVE SOMEONE READ: “A Definition”

Our Daily Bread, Sept.-Nov. 1997, page for October 31

http://www.bible.org/illus/g/g-70.htm#TopOfPage

GRACE IS EVERYTHING FOR NOTHING
TO THOSE WHO DON’T DESERVE ANYTHING

LEADER: Another is: “God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense”

READ FROM: “God’s Unmerited Favor”

The Shaw Pocket Bible Handbook, Walter A. Elwell, Editor, (Harold Shaw Publ., Wheaton , IL; 1984), pp. 250-251.

http://www.bible.org/illus/g/g-70.htm#TopOfPage

God’s unmerited favor. The Greek words for joy and grace are related; grace causes joy. In the Christian understanding, nothing brings joy like the good news of what God has done in Christ to bring us salvation.

HAVE SOMEONE READ: “Pure Grace” Martin Luther, Daily Walk, May 5, 1992

http://www.christianglobe.com/Illustrations/theDetails.asp?whichOne=g&whichFile=grace

Although out of pure grace God does not impute our sins to us, He nonetheless did not want to do this until complete and ample satisfaction of His law and His righteousness had been made. Since this was impossible for us, God ordained for us, in our place, One who took upon Himself all the punishment we deserve. He fulfilled the law for us. He averted the judgment of God from us and appeased God's wrath. Grace, therefore, costs us nothing, but is cost Another much to get it for us. Grace was purchased with an incalculable, infinite treasure, the Son of God Himself."

HAVE SOMEONE READ: “We Paid Nothing” by Richard Baxter

http://www.bible.org/illus/g/g-71.htm#TopOfPage

As we paid nothing for God’s eternal love and nothing for the Son of His love, and nothing for His Spirit and our grace and faith, and nothing for our eternal rest...What an astonishing thought it will be to think of the unmeasurable difference between our deservings and our receivings. O, how free was all this love, and how free is this enjoyed glory...So then let “Deserved” be written not on the floor of hell but on the door of heaven and life, “The Free Gift”. -

HAVE SOMEONE READ: Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; ⁹ not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.

LEADER: Salvation is by what? GRACE

Do we earn it? NO

HAVE SOMEONE READ: “The Lord’s Baseball Game”

Wit & Wisdom - July 15, 1998

http://www.sermonillustrator.org/illustrator/sermon1a/lord'sbaseball.htm

Bob was caught up in the spirit where he and the Lord stood by to observe a baseball game. The Lord's team was playing Satan's team. The Lord's team was at bat, the score was tied zero to zero, and it was the bottom of the 9th inning with two outs. They continued to watch as a batter stepped up to the plate whose name was Love. Love swung at the first pitch and hit a single, because Love never fails. The next batter was named Faith, who also got a single because Faith works with Love. The next batter up was named Godly wisdom. Satan wound up and threw the first pitch; Godly Wisdom looked it over and let it pass, because Godly Wisdom does not swing at Satan's pitches.

Ball one. Three more pitches and Godly Wisdom walked, because Godly wisdom never swings at Satan's throws. The bases were loaded. The Lord then turned to Bob and told him He was now going to bring in His star player. Up to the plate stepped Grace. Bob said he sure did not look like much! Satan's whole team relaxed when they saw Grace. Thinking he had won the game, Satan wound up and fired his first pitch. To the shock of everyone, Grace hit the ball harder than anyone had ever seen. But Satan was not worried; his center fielder, the Prince of the air, let very few get by. He went up for the ball, but it went right through his glove, hit him on the head and sent him crashing on the ground; then it continued over the fence for a home run! The Lord's team won.
The Lord then asked Bob if he knew why Love, Faith, and Godly Wisdom could get on base but could not win the game. Bob answered that he did not know why.
The Lord explained, "If your love, faith and wisdom had won the game you would think you had done it by yourself. Love, faith and wisdom will get you on base, but only My grace can get you home. My grace is the one thing Satan cannot stop.

HAVE SOMEONE READ: “Wages”

G.W. Knight, Clip-Art Features for Church Newsletters, p. 53.

http://www.christianglobe.com/Illustrations/theDetails.asp?whichOne=g&whichFile=grace_gods

When a person works an eight-hour day and receives a fair day's pay for his time, that is a wage. When a person competes with an opponent and receives a trophy for his performance, that is a prize. When a person receives appropriate recognition for his long service or high achievements, that is an award. But when a person is not capable of earning a wage, can win no prize, and deserves no award--yet receives such a gift anyway--that is a good picture of God's unmerited favor. This is what we mean when we talk about the grace of God.

LEADER: If we got what we deserved/merited/worked for…what would we get?

HAVE SOMEONE READ: Romans 6:23

“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

LEADER: The wages of whose sins?

HAVE SOMEONE READ: Romans 3:23

“For all have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God.”

LEADER: What did God do to show His love for us regardless of what we’ve done?

HAVE SOMEONE READ: Romans 5:8

“God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us”

HAVE SOMEONE READ: John 3:16

16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.

LEADER: How do we do that….believe in Him?

HAVE SOMEONE READ: Romans 10:9-10

“If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved, for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.”

LEADER: And what do we believe about Him?

HAVE SOMEONE READ: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
³ For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,
⁴ and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,

LEADER: Can we get there any other way…can we do good works?

Can we believe in Budda and Christ?

HAVE SOMEONE READ: John 14:6

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.’”

LEADER: If we can get to heaven any other way than belief in Christ and only belief in Christ…can you tell me why Christ died? Did he die in vain?

HAVE SOMEONE READ: Galatians 2:21

"I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain"

LEADER: Today’s Word January 23m 2000 EXCERPTS

http://www.crusade.org/word/word1581.html

I do not set aside the grace of God;

The words "set aside" mean make void, cancel God's grace. If we go back to the law, we cancel out the work of the cross. The grace of God is put as of no value, set aside, nullified, annulled. Self-righteousness declares invalid God's provision in Christ. We annul God's grace when we inject our righteousness. If we nullify grace, then Christ died without an adequate cause [" in vain"]. Christians must recognize the validity of grace.

We do nothing to attain God's grace. We do not go through religious motions or righteous works. We do not have to climb any mountain, swim any sea, or cross any deserts. God gave us salvation and the Christian way of life free of charge.

LEADER: And if righteousness comes by the law…what are they talking about? THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

LEADER: Is there anyone here who has not broken a commandment even in their heart?

HAVE SOMEONE READ: James 2:10

"For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all".

LEADER: Remember in Romans 3:23 How many did the Bible say have sinned? ALL

HAVE SOMEONE READ: Romans 4:4

⁴ Now to the one who ⁽¹⁾ works, his wage is not credited as a favor, but as what is due.

HAVE SOMEONE READ: Romans 11:6

⁶ But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace.

HAVE SOMEONE READ: 100 Points Wit & Wisdom - May 5, 1998

http://www.sermonillustrator.org/illustrator/sermon1/100.htm

This guy dies and goes to heaven where he meets Peter at the Pearly Gates. Before he can enter Peter gives him a few questions to answer. He has to accumulate 100 points before he can go in.

"So, how often did you go to church?" Peter asks.

"I went every Sunday and Wednesday," replied the man.

"That's one point," answers Peter.

"One point? wow! I figured it would be worth more than that."

"And did you give in the offerings?" asked Peter.

"Yes, I gave 10% of all my income every week," answered the man.

"Well, let's see," answers Peter, "that's worth 3 points. Did you do anything else?"

"Well, right off hand, I can't think of a whole lot. I did mostly what I thought I was supposed to do."

"Well, we'll give you 5 points for good behavior, can't you come up with something else?"

By this time, the man is completely flustered. He finally cries, "Well, I can't come up with anything else. It looks like that no one can enter heaven except by the Grace of God!"

"100 points! Come on in!"

LEADER: Are there other benefits to grace besides assurance of salvation?

HAVE SOMEONE READ: Ephesians 4:7

But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift.

HAVE SOMEONE READ: 2 Corinthians 12:9

And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

LEADER: That the POWER of Christ might dwell in me!

LEADER: ALSO: The word grace came to be used as a kind of prayer in Christian greetings

“grace to you” at the beginning and end of some of the New Testament letters for example:

HAVE SOMEONE READ: 2 Corinthians 1:2

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

LEADER: There’s also strength in this grace:

HAVE SOMEONE READ: 2 Timothy 2:1
¹ You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

LEADER: God’s grace also brings about qualities of conduct in the believer.

HAVE SOMEONE READ: 2 Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed;

LEADER: Have you ever heard…but by the grace of God there go I:

OR…never judge a man/woman till you’ve walked in their shoes?

Should a person’s status or achievements or lack there of alter our actions toward them?

Is it possible we need to exercise the grace and forgiveness the Lord has bestowed on us to others?

Should we not serve by grace?

HAVE SOMEONE READ: 1 Corinthians 15:10
¹⁰ But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me did not prove vain; but I labored even more than all of them, yet not I, but the grace of God with me.

HAVE SOMEONE READ: Ephesians 4:29
²⁹ Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.

HAVE SOMEONE READ: "There's No Room For Grace" POEM

http://www.sermonillustrator.org/illustrator/sermon3b/There's%20no%20room%20for%20grace.htm

Judging, criticizing, and the tendency to condemn,
Happily pointing out the differences between you and them,
Not thinking twice about putting you in your place,
The problem here is, there's no room for grace.

Prejudices of all kinds are the simple rule of thumb,
Leaving those attacked feeling defenseless and numb,
Hate crimes are random, perpetrators disappear without a trace,
In these lives, there's no room for grace.

Intolerance, bitterness, divisions, and strife,
Come in and wreak destruction in many a life,
The abused wear sadness like a badge of honor upon their face,
The abusers have shown them, there's no room for grace.

Hidden behind a mask of Christianity you'll often find,
A hypocrite who's behavior you want to leave far behind,
Bigotry is not narrowed to social class or race,
It only goes to prove, there's no room for grace.

Gossip, back stabbing; whatever happened to the 'Golden Rule',
Where 'do unto others' was a creed taught even in school?
Enough ridicule makes one want to vanish into space,
Why do people do this? There's no room for grace.

Grace is God's unmerited favor, free for all to appropriate,
Where would any of us be if instead of love He'd shown us hate?
I'm grateful that at the moment Jesus looked death in the face,
He didn't answer, "I'm sorry, there's no room for grace."

HAVE SOMEONE READ: “Heaven’s Grocery Store”

http://www.bible.org/illus/g/g-70.htm#TopOfPage

I was walking down life’s pathway
Not so very long ago
When I looked up and saw a sign,
Heaven’s Grocery Store.

I got a little closer
And the door swung open wide.
The next thing I knew
I was standing there inside.

I saw a host of angels.
They were standing everywhere.
One handed me a basket and said,
“My child, now shop with care.”

Everything a Christian needed
Was in that Grocery Store,
And what you couldn’t carry out
You could come back next day for more.

Well, first I got some patience,
Love is in the same row.
Further down was understanding.
You need those everywhere you go.

I got a box or two of wisdom
And a bar or two of faith.
You couldn’t miss the Holy Ghost
He was all over the place.

I didn’t forget salvation
For salvation—that was free.
I wanted to get enough of that
To save both you and me.

There was meekness, longsuffering and gentleness
I saw these at a glance.
I knew I’d better get some.
I would never have a better chance.

I stopped to get some courage
To help me run life’s race.
Then my basket was getting full
And I remembered I needed grace.

Then I started for the counter
To pay my grocery bill
I thought I had most everything
To do the Father’s will.

And I saw prayer,
I just had to put that in.
I knew when I stepped outside the door,
I’d run right into sin.

http://www.sermonillustrator.org/illustrator/sermon3a/his_tender_mercy.htm

If not for our Savior's tender mercy,
Tell me. Where would my soul be?
It would be a lost and lonely vessel,
On a deep and endless sea.

My soul would be like the sunshine,
Without a place to shine;
Or, a beautiful song without a tune,
That's lacking words that rhyme.

My soul would be as the midnight sky,
With no stars to shine above;
Like a sparrow, with a broken wing,
Or, a songless turtle dove.

It would be an empty void;
With nothingness to fill.
My soul would be like a lonesome dove,
That, somehow, lost his will.

My soul would be a drummer boy,
Whose lost his gift of drum.
Or, my soul would be a hummingbird,
That's lost his need to hum.

But, blessed am I, my soul is safe
Because of my Savior's love and grace.

HAVE SOMEONE READ: “Master's Card”

http://www.sermonillustrator.org/illustrator/sermon2b/master's_card.htm

By now you have probably seen the catchy television commercials for MasterCard. They start by identifying some things that people can buy with their MasterCard, then show a moment that is priceless and end by saying, "There are some things money can't buy, for everything else there's MasterCard."

I'm not unlike those agencies promoting their favorite credit card. I'm here to advertise. You see, my life is a commercial for others to see. I'm a card carrying representative for the Master's Card. That's right, the MASTER'S CARD. Let me tell you about it.

There are no finance charges, no payments due. My bill has already been covered...it's a prepaid deal. I couldn't afford the price, so Jesus stepped in and paid it for me. My Name is written on the card for all to see.

It is accessible twenty-four hours a day from anywhere in the world. The MASTER'S CARD has so many benefits it's hard to list them all. Let me share some of them with you...you might want to apply for a personal card yourself.

Just for starters there is UNLIMITED GRACE. That's right, there is no preset limit to the amount of grace you receive from the MASTER'S CARD. Have you been looking for love in all the wrong places? Then, look no farther than the MASTER'S CARD. It offers the greatest rate on love that has ever been offered.

The MASTER'S CARD gives you access to many "members only" benefits. Want real joy despite the difficulties of life? Apply for the MASTER'S CARD.

Want a lasting peace? Apply for the MASTER'S CARD.

Want real joy despite the difficulties of life? Apply for the MASTER'S CARD.

Want a lasting peace? Apply for the MASTER'S CARD.

Looking for something you can always rely on in a jam? The MASTER'S CARD is perfect for you.

Another great thing about the MASTER'S CARD is that it never expires. Once you're a member, you're a member for life...eternal life, that is. Membership has its privileges, you know.

How do you receive the MASTER'S CARD. Dial 1-800-ROMANS10:9 "if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."

Jesus is standing by right now to take your call. Don't delay. This great offer won't last forever. Peace, joy and hope: Invaluable. Faith, contentment and assurance: Inestimable. Salvation: Priceless. There are some things money can't buy. For those, there's the Master's Card.

Why not be an advertisement for the MASTER'S CARD. Let your life be a commercial today for Jesus Christ.

LEADER READ: “No Jacket Required”

http://www.sermonillustrator.org/illustrator/sermon2b/no_jacket_required.htm

I shook my head in disbelief. This couldn't be the right place. After all, I couldn't possibly be welcome here. I had been given an invitation several times, by several different people, and had finally decided to see what this place was all about. But, this just couldn't be the right place.

Quickly, I glanced down at the invitation that I clutched in my hand. I scanned past the words, "Come as you are. No jacket required." and found the location. Yes, I was at the right place. I peered through the window again and saw a room of people whose faces seemed to glow with joy. All were neatly dressed, adorned in fine garments and appeared strangely clean as they dined at this exquisite restaurant.

Ashamed, I looked down at my own tattered and torn clothing, covered in stains. I was dirty, in fact, filthy. A foul smell seemed to consume me and I couldn't shake the grime that clung to my body. As I turned around to leave, the words from the invitation seemed to leap out at me...

..."Come as you are. No jacket required."

I decided to give it a shot. Mustering up every bit of courage I could find, I opened the door to this restaurant and walked up to a man standing behind a podium. "Your name, sir?" he asked me with a smile. "Jimmy D. Brown," I mumbled without looking up. I thrust my hands deep into my pockets, hoping to conceal their stains. He didn't seem to notice the filth that I was covered in and he continued, "Very good, sir.

A table is reserved in your name. Would you like to be seated?"

I couldn't believe what I heard! A grin broke out on my face and I said, "Yes, of course!" He lead me to a table and, sure enough, there was a placard with my name written on it in a deep, dark red.

As I browsed over a menu, I saw many delightful items listed. There were things like, "peace," "joy," "blessings," "confidence," "assurance," "hope," "love," "faith," and "mercy." I realized that this was no ordinary restaurant! I flipped the menu back to the front in order to see where I was at... .."God's Grace," was the name of this place!

The man returned and said, "I recommend the 'Special of the Day'. With it, you are entitled to heaping portions of everything on this menu." You've got to be kidding! I thought to myself. You mean, I can have

ALL of this! "What is the 'Special of the Day' I asked with excitement ringing in my voice. "Salvation," was his reply.

"I'll take it," I practically cried out.

Then, as quickly as I made that statement, the joy left my body. A sick, painful ache jerked through my stomach and tears filled my eyes. Between my sobs I said... "Mister, look at me. I'm dirty and nasty. I'm unclean and unworthy of such things. I'd love to have all of this, but, but, I just can't afford it.

Undaunted, the man smiled again. "Sir, your check has already been taken care of by that Gentleman over there," he said point to the front of the room. "His Name is Jesus."

Turning, I saw a man whose very presence seemed to light the room. He was almost too much to look at. I found myself walking towards Him and in a shaking voice I whispered, "Sir, I'll wash the dishes or sweep the floors or take out the trash. I'll do anything I can do to repay you for all of this."

He opened His arms and said with a smile, "Son, all of this is yours if you just come unto me. Ask me to clean you up and I will. Ask me to take away the stains and it is done. Ask me to allow you to feast at my table and you will eat. Remember, the table is reserved in your name. All you must do is accept this gift that I offer you."

Astonished, I fell at his feet and said, "Please, Jesus. Please clean up my life. Please change me and sit me at your table and give me this new life."

Immediately, I heard the words, "It is finished."

I looked down and white robes adorned my squeaky clean body. Something strange and wonderful had happened. I felt new, like a weight had been lifted and I found myself seated at His table.

"The 'Special of the Day' has been served," the Lord said to me. "Salvation is yours." We sat and talked for a great while and I so enjoyed the time that I spent with Him. He told me, me of all people, that He would like for me to come back as often as I liked for another helping from God's Grace. He made it clear that He wanted me to spend as much time with Him as possible.

As it drew near time for me to go back outside into the "real world," He whispered to me softly, "And Lo, I am with you always." And then, He said something to me that I will never forget. He said...

"My child, do you see these empty tables throughout this room?" "Yes, Lord. I see them. What do they mean?" I replied. "These are reserved tables...but the individuals whose names are on each placard have not accepted their invitations to dine. Would you be so kind as to hand out these invitations to those who have not joined us yet?" Jesus asked.

"Of course," I said with excitement as I picked up the invitations." "Go ye therefore into all nations," He said as I turned to leave.

I walked into God's Grace dirty and hungry. Stained in sin. My righteousness as filthy rags. And Jesus cleaned me up. I walked out a brand new man...robed in white, His righteousness. And so, I'll keep my promise to my Lord. I'll go. I'll spread the Word. I'll share the Gospel... I'll hand out the invitations. And I'll start with you.

Have you been to God's Grace? There's a table reserved in your name, and here's your invitation... "Come as you are. No jacket required."

LEADER: Take a friend to see “The Passion of Christ”….tell him or her what you know about grace.

LEADER READ: 2 Peter 3:18
¹⁸ but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

PRAYER REQUESTS AND PRAISES:

CUT AND DISTRIBUTE FOR READING:

C. S. Lewis

“Oh, that’s easy. It’s grace.”

Good news indeed. What a gospel! What a Savior! – (VCG)

“A Definition”

GRACE IS EVERYTHING FOR NOTHING
TO THOSE WHO DON’T DESERVE ANYTHING

“Pure Grace” by Martin Luther, Daily Walk, May 5, 1992

“We Paid Nothing” by Richard Baxter

Ephesians 2:8-9

Romans 6:23

Romans 3:23

Romans 5:8

John 3:16

“The Lord’s Baseball Game” Wit & Wisdom - July 15, 1998

Bob was caught up in the spirit where he and the Lord stood by to observe a baseball game. The Lord's team was playing Satan's team. The Lord's team was at bat, the score was tied zero to zero, and it was the bottom of the 9th inning with two outs. They continued to watch as a batter stepped up to the plate whose name was Love. Love swung at the first pitch and hit a single, because Love never fails. The next batter was named Faith, who also got a single because Faith works with Love. The next batter up was named Godly wisdom. Satan wound up and threw the first pitch; Godly Wisdom looked it over and let it pass, because Godly Wisdom does not swing at Satan's pitches.

“Wages” G.W. Knight, Clip-Art Features for Church Newsletters, p. 53.

Romans 10:9-10

1 Corinthians 15:3-4

John 14:6

Galatians 2:21

James 2:10

Romans 4:4

Romans 11:6

100 Points Wit & Wisdom - May 5, 1998

Ephesians 4:7

2 Corinthians 12:9

2 Corinthians 1:2

2 Timothy 2:1

2 Corinthians 9:8

1 Corinthians 15:10

Ephesians 4:29

“Heaven’s Grocery Store”