Let Grace Be Grace - Part 5
John Piper calls believers to deeply savor and live by God's grace in every area of life, fostering transformation and a grace-filled lifestyle.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of living by grace in all aspects of life, including with family, at work, and in the community. It also includes a prayer for the Jewish people to be grafted back into the Abrahamic covenant through Jesus, as well as a plea for millions to be saved. The speaker desires for the church to deeply understand and savor God's grace, leading to a transformed and grace-filled lifestyle.
Full Transcript
To speak of grace. Would you do grace now? Would you do grace? Oh, get a remnant. Let it be a fullness here.
We would pray for the Jewish people, Lord. We long that the natural branches would be grafted in again. We long for there to be a movement of the Holy Spirit among the synagogues of the world, bringing Jewish people to join with us unnatural branches that have been grafted in to the Abrahamic covenant through the Messiah Jesus.
Oh, Lord God, save millions. But Lord, my more immediate concern here in Bethlehem is I want us to be a people who savors grace, lives by grace with our families, lives by grace at work, lives by grace in the neighborhood. Lord, I pray that these applications that I have tried to press upon our consciences would be worked by you.
I commend this church to you, Lord, for your healing, your blessing, your humbling, your joy, your boldness, your risk-taking, your love. I commend us to you through Christ who loved us and gave himself to us. Amen.
Amen.
Sermon Outline
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- The call to embrace and do grace
- Prayer for the Jewish people to be grafted back into the covenant
- The desire for a Holy Spirit movement among Jewish communities
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- Living by grace in family life
- Living by grace at work
- Living by grace in the neighborhood and community
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- Praying for the church’s healing and blessing
- Seeking boldness, joy, and love through grace
- Committing the church to Christ’s care and love
Key Quotes
“Would you do grace now? Would you do grace? Oh, get a remnant. Let it be a fullness here.” — John Piper
“We long that the natural branches would be grafted in again.” — John Piper
“I want us to be a people who savors grace, lives by grace with our families, lives by grace at work, lives by grace in the neighborhood.” — John Piper
Application Points
- Savor God's grace daily and allow it to shape your relationships at home and work.
- Pray earnestly for the salvation and spiritual restoration of others, including the Jewish people.
- Commit your community and church to live boldly in grace, reflecting Christ's love and humility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'live by grace' according to John Piper?
Living by grace means relying on God's unmerited favor in all areas of life, including family, work, and community, allowing His grace to transform daily actions and attitudes.
Why does John Piper pray specifically for the Jewish people in this sermon?
He prays for the Jewish people to be grafted back into the Abrahamic covenant through Jesus, expressing a desire for a Spirit-led movement that brings them to faith in Christ.
How does the sermon encourage the church to respond to grace?
The sermon encourages the church to savor grace deeply, live it out boldly, and allow it to produce healing, joy, humility, and love within the community.
What biblical passages support the sermon's message on grace?
Passages like Ephesians 2:8 and 2 Corinthians 12:9 emphasize salvation and strength through grace, while Romans 11:23 highlights the grafting in of natural branches, supporting the sermon's themes.
What practical areas of life does the sermon highlight for living by grace?
The sermon highlights family relationships, workplace conduct, and neighborhood interactions as key areas to apply and live out God's grace.