Prevenient Grace, Sin, Justifying Grace, & Sanctifying Grace
John Wesley spoke of “the marrow of Scripture.” Basically, he was speaking about those elements of Scripture that are most important – the core. Focusing on these elements (Prevenient Grace, Sin, Justifying Grace, & Sanctifying Grace) can help us see the most important elements of the Scriptures.
- Prevenient Grace:
Does this passage speak of God’s initiative?
How is this shown?
- Sinfulness:
Does this passage speak to our sinfulness as human beings?
Does this passage speak of our need for God’s intervention in our lives?
How is this shown?
- Justifying Grace:
Does this passage speak of God’s initiative in helping us turn to God and God’s initiative in declaring us righteous?
How is this shown?
- Sanctifying Grace:
Does this passage speak of God’s initiative in helping us become more Christ-like and God’s initiative in helping us grow our relationship / partnership with God?
How is this shown?