Avoid Mixing Grace and Works

Thesis: How to avoid mixing Grace and Works

1. Beware of Legalistic Teaching

a> Otherwise, you will not be benefited by Christ work

b> Otherwise, you will be enslaved by the Law

c> Otherwise, you will not wait for the hope of righteousness

2. Beware of Legalistic Teachers

a> Otherwise, you will be hindered from obeying the truth

b> Otherwise, you will be lead away from obeying the truth

c> Otherwise, you will be corrupted from knowing the truth

In Summary

When we add human effort to Christ's finished work on the cross, we destroy the Gospel. We do righteous things because we love God and He has made us righteous and it is our joy to serve Him, and not because we might gain Righteousness by doing works.