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God so loved you that he took all the limitations out of your way to perceive and receive that love. On God’s side, He made everything possible to reach out to your heart.

He displayed His love through the creation all around you. Just look more profound, and you will see God’s invisible attributes.

Romans 1:20 (ESV) For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.

Grace is not a religious doctrine but a person – Christ. Grace is about receiving God's unmerited favor and supply, while religion focuses on human efforts and demands. This means that grace leads to faith, healing, righteousness, and provision, while religion generates guilt, anxiety, and self-righteousness. We need an understanding of our identity in Christ and to see God's provision rather than dwelling on demands. Ultimately, as believers, we need to shift our focus from self to Christ and embrace the abundant grace that God offers.

Romans 6:14 (ESV) For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace.

Grace is receiving from God what we don't deserve. Pleasing God comes from faith and seeking a relationship with Him. Enoch's faith led to being taken by God. Ruth's care for her mother-in-law earned a reward. God rewards those who take refuge in Him. Faith is crucial, believing God exists and rewards seekers. Grace and rewards aren't contradictory; grace initiates and rewards result from using it. Grace mustn't be wasted. Our works reflect grace received. Jesus rewards faithful service. God serves us first. Seek rewards, motivated by love for God and the gospel.

Hebrews 11:6 (ESV) And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

The world is in need of God's intervention due to humanity's total moral incapacity. God has revealed Himself through Jesus Christ, but the blind world requires the Spirit's intervention to see the truth. Faith comes from hearing the word of Christ, which is necessary for salvation. The Spirit-breathed message shared by believers brings conviction and grace. Receiving salvation requires faith, not works. 

Corinthians 5:19 (ESV): "that is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation."

The stories of the woman with a discharge of blood and the Roman Centurion demonstrate how faith met favor and grace overcame limitations. God desires to save all people, and the church must proclaim the gospel to the world. The limiting factor is not God's election but our response and willingness to be messengers of the gospel. Let your light shine before others.

God's love extends to the entire world through Christ's atoning work. The Bible demonstrates this universal salvation plan, exemplified by John 3:16-18 and 1 John 2:2. Total depravity highlights humanity's need for God's intervention, which comes through the Holy Spirit's work and the word of Christ. Forgiveness is available to all through Jesus' sacrifice, yet personal acceptance is necessary. Limited atonement is not about God's scope but about individuals' response. The limitation lies in rejection of the message. The messenger's role is to proclaim, regardless of response. Faith is the only requirement for salvation, demonstrated by the Canaanite woman and the Roman Centurion. Tradition can restrict understanding, but God initiates salvation for all.

John 3:16 (ESV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Christ's far-reaching atoning work is highlighted universally while stressing the importance of faith for its efficacy. The idea of God's limitless love is captured in John 3:16. Christ's sacrifice is all-encompassing, and personal acceptance through faith is crucial for salvation. Jesus acts as the mediator between humanity and God, and this redemption theme echoes throughout Scripture. Various instances, like Abraham's covenant and encounters with figures such as Melchizedek, Ruth, Naaman, and the Canaanite woman, illustrate God's grace extending to diverse individuals. The New Testament further showcases non-Israelites like the Roman centurion and Ethiopian eunuch embracing faith. The consistent thread is that salvation hinges on faith in Christ's redemptive work.

Corinthians 5:18-20 (ESV) All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.

“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.” - Psalms 103:1-5

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“Now when all the people saw the thunder and the flashes of lightning and the sound of the trumpet and the mountain smoking, the people were afraid and trembled, and they stood far off and said to Moses, "You speak to us, and we will listen; but do not let God speak to us, lest we die." Moses said to the people, "Do not fear, for God has come to test you, that the fear of him may be before you, that you may not sin." The people stood far off, while Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was.” - Exodus 20:18-21

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“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” - John 15:1-11

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When you come to visit Vine Church you will be welcomed as a family member. Life is better together. Come join us for Sunday Services!

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VINE CHURCH SWFL

We are a lifegroup based church. We exist to multiply overcoming disciples. Our mission is to conquer all generations by making overcoming disciples through lifegroups that multiply. 

OUR SOCIAL MEDIAS

INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/vineswfl.church

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“Now when all the people saw the thunder and the flashes of lightning and the sound of the trumpet and the mountain smoking, the people were afraid and trembled, and they stood far off and said to Moses, "You speak to us, and we will listen; but do not let God speak to us, lest we die." Moses said to the people, "Do not fear, for God has come to test you, that the fear of him may be before you, that you may not sin." The people stood far off, while Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was.” - Exodus 20:18-21

JOIN US!

When you come to visit Vine Church you will be welcomed as a family member. Life is better together. Come join us for Sunday Services!

https://www.vineswfl.church/

VINE CHURCH SWFL

We are a lifegroup based church. We exist to multiply overcoming disciples. Our mission is to conquer all generations by making overcoming disciples through lifegroups that multiply. 

OUR SOCIAL MEDIAS

INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/vineswfl.church

YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/c/VineChurchFortMyersYouTube

PASTOR RAPH’S INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/pastor.raph

#vinechurch #lifegroup #gratefulgivers