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True Grace and Cheap Grace

True Grace and Cheap Grace

“I like your Christ. But I do not like your Christians. You Christians are

“I like your Christ. But I do not like your Christians. You Christians are so unlike your Christ. ” - Mahatma Gandhi

Grace Demands Accountability

Grace Demands Accountability

““Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his

““Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more.

But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in

But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and his master’s money. “After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. The man who had received five bags of gold brought the other five. ‘Master, ’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five bags of gold. See, I have gained five more. ’

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ “The man with two bags of gold also came. ‘Master, ’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with two bags of gold; see, I have gained two more. ’ “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

“Then the man who had received one bag of gold came. ‘Master, ’ he

“Then the man who had received one bag of gold came. ‘Master, ’ he said, ‘I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. So I was afraid and went out and hid your gold in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you. ’

“His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where

“His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest. “ ‘So take the bag of gold from him and give it to the one who has ten bags.

For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever

For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. ’” Matthew 25: 14 -30 NIV

Grace inspires contentment Grace inspires entrepreneurship and contentment The reality of hell

Grace inspires contentment Grace inspires entrepreneurship and contentment The reality of hell

After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with

After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. Matthew 25: 19 NIV

Implicit in this concept of accountability is the concept of judgment. There is no

Implicit in this concept of accountability is the concept of judgment. There is no accountability if there is no judgment.

Eternal judgment of man by God is not just a Biblical reality; it is

Eternal judgment of man by God is not just a Biblical reality; it is also a practical necessity that each of us demand.

Accounts do need to be settled. The world does need to be judged perfectly.

Accounts do need to be settled. The world does need to be judged perfectly.

All human civilisation will decay, crumble and fall apart if there is no judgment.

All human civilisation will decay, crumble and fall apart if there is no judgment.

This parable and the rest of the Bible conclusively suggests that both followers of

This parable and the rest of the Bible conclusively suggests that both followers of Jesus and those who are not followers of Jesus are both called to give account.

“So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home

“So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. ” 2 Corinthians 5: 9 -10 NIV

“Then I saw a great white throne and him (God) who was seated on

“Then I saw a great white throne and him (God) who was seated on it. The earth and the heavens fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books.

The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades

The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what they had done. Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. ” Revelation 20: 11 -15 NIV

“The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades

“The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what they had done. Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. ” Revelation 20: 13 -15 NIV

“Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will

“Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God. ” 1 Corinthians 4: 5 NIV

If we do not see our sins, how will be understand the value of

If we do not see our sins, how will be understand the value of our forgiveness.

When those of us who believe in Jesus are judged on the final day,

When those of us who believe in Jesus are judged on the final day, it is not to our shame and punishment, it is for our forgiveness and for Christ to be glorified in our redemption.

The second reason even those who believe in Jesus will be judged is for

The second reason even those who believe in Jesus will be judged is for every good we have done to be rewarded.

“Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my

“Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward. ” Mark 9: 41 NIV

He bore the punishment for every one of our bad deeds, and He rewards

He bore the punishment for every one of our bad deeds, and He rewards us for every one of our good deeds! He also gives us the reward for all of His perfection.

““Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who

““Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. ” Matthew 25: 41 NIV

Grace demands accountability Grace inspires accountability

Grace demands accountability Grace inspires accountability