Grace Bible Studies Philippians

 Fellowship Bible Studies – Things I’ve Learned #3 of 12  Marks of Legalism The GRACE of Grace Read Rom. 5:1-10; Gal. 5:1,13-15; and Eph. 2:8-9 for the triumph of Love and Grace over Law and non-Biblical rules. The Pharisees GOD is unavoidable and embraces all of His creation. In this “embrace” epitomize legalism as they deal with Jesus in the Gospels. Legalism He has spoken and in His Words we find out about Him. What do we has certain distinct features both then and now: discover? We discover the God of all GRACE. Here are the things I’ve 1. Legalism is self-centered and full of pride. "Look what I have learned about the GRACE of Grace from God. done." (Luke 18:9-14)

Amazing Grace – Just How Amazing it is! 2. Legalism emphasizes the externals and becomes preoccupied with trivia. (Matt. 23:5-6, 24-25) Grace = ______. 3. Legalism makes things other than God’s Word absolute. (Mark God’s Grace to you is not ______. 7:5-9) (Rom. 5:20) 4. Legalism obscures a clear view of God. (Matt. 23:13,15)

God’s Grace to you is not ______. 5. Legalism is insensitive to human need. (Mark 3:1-2; Luke (Rom. 11:6) 10:25-37)

There is even the Grace of ______. (Acts 14:8-18; 17:22- 6. Legalism ignores individuality. (Matt. 23:4 contrast with 11:28- 31; 1 Pet. 3:7) 30; Rom. 14:4-12)

The GRACE of Grace 7. Legalism develops into a religion of experts on “freedom” areas. (Matt. 15:3-6; 23:3; 1 Tim. 1:4-8; Titus 1:12-16)

Today we are ______. (Eph. 2:8,9) 8. Legalism creates judgment and divisions. (Mark 11:15-18; Luke 20:19-20; Gal. 2:11-14; 5:15) Grace offers ______and ______demands that the same GRACE be offered to others. (Matt. 9. Legalism always needs more interpretation to understand the 18:23-35) plain meaning of the Word of God. (Matt. 23:16-23; 1 Tim. 6:3- 6; 2 Tim. 3:1-7)

When you ______you ______your right 10. Legalism denies your freedom to make your own decisions based on your personal walk with God. (Mark 2:23-28; 3:1-7; to ______and it lands in the hands of God. Rom. 14:14,22,23; Col. 2:16-23) (Rom. 12:18-21; Matt. 13:24-43)

The Life of GRACE & Legalism (Gal. 2:11-16) GRACE Exposes the Pharisee Within! By Grace you can ______. Suggestions for further investigation: Your limitations are ______God’s Word. “What’s So Amazing About Grace” Phillip Yancey

Your freedom is lost ______.

Legalism must be ______.