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Give More-12/14/14-Romans 5:12-17 Introduction: Last week, Chris focus “spend less” and encouraged us to think about our money, energy, and time. The previous week, Jared talked about “worship fully.” My theme is Give More.   I want you to give more this Christmas, but instead of telling you to work hard to change your attitude and give till it hurts, I am going to challenge you with one point (unusual for preachers) to give more grace. You will discover that as we understand grace (head), and let those truths from God’s Word sink into our (hearts), we want to give more (hands). Give More Grace Has grace become too familiar? What is grace? o    Grace = One Way Love title of Tullian’s book, definition of grace by Paul Zahl o    The entire Christian life is lived under the reign of God’s grace. (Jerry Bridges)   Vs. 12-14-Sin (Bad News) o    Vs. 12-entered world through one man, Adam, brought death, all people o  ...

Before reading this post, I would encourage you to grab your Bibles (or phones) and read Romans 5:12-21.  As I was reading this passage last week, I was amazed how it tied in with a previous post about my reading of Jesus + Nothing = Everything . In this passage of Scripture, we are reminded of our sin as well as our righteousness.  We cannot minimize or explain away sin.  All of us have sinned.  The result of our sin is death.  It began through Adam at the Fall.  These verses talk about how Adam is a type for all of us as humans.  It also gives us hope as it talks about someone who is to come.  That last paragraph was really a bummer!  How did it feel for you?  But rather than explain away the truth of sin (as some do personally and within the church), we need to keep reading because the good news is coming.  It talks about a free gift & grace.  We do nothing to receive this gift.  We are also told this grace abou...