God's Amazing and Powerful Grace

1. What I was – wretched/lifeless (for Paul – persecutor)
2. What I am – dearly loved child of God, co-heir with Christ, forgiven, set free (for Paul – apostle)
3. What is my response? – love, praise, service, holiness

Preparing your heart for the sermon:
-What is an apostle? What are the qualifications of an apostle?
-Why does Paul call himself the least of the apostles?
-What is grace? What role does grace play in our justification and sanctification?
-Other passages to consider: Acts 7:54-8:3; 9:1-22; 22:3-16; 26:9-18; Rom 3:10-12, 21-26; 1 Cor 1:26-31; 6:9-11; Eph 2:1-10; Phil 2:12-13; 1 Tim 1:12-17; Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-8; 1 Pet 1:13-23; 2:9-12

Digging Deeper:
-Why could Paul say God's grace to him was not in vain? How had Paul's life changed?
-What difference is God's grace making in your life?
-How is God's grace evident in every person's salvation no matter their background?
-How can you speak of God's grace in your testimony? Pray for an opportunity to share that this week.