I. Complementary attributes of God

A. Goodness (Matthew 19:16-17; Romans 11:22)
B. Mercy (Titus 3:3-5; Ephesians 2:8-9)
C. Benevolence (Hebrews 13:6; Psalm 118:6; James 1:17; 2 Corinthians 1:3)

II. God’s grace in the Old Testament

A. Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:18-24; Proverbs 18:22)
B. Noah (Genesis 6:5-9)
C. Abraham (Genesis 22:15-18)

III. God’s grace in the New Testament

A. Man can do nothing on his own to erase the stain of sin (Galatians 5:4)
B. Grace does not negate obedience (John 1:17; Hebrews 5:9; Titus 3:3-5; Ephesians 2:8-9)
C. “Grace alone” is false doctrine (2 Thessalonians 1:7-9; Acts 10:34)
D. Grace is available to all, and it demands obedience (Titus 2:11-14)