The Life of Paul the Apostle: The Glory of God’s Grace through the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Phil Gons · February 26, 2017 · Spring Creek Bible Church · 56m

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For families

Ages Teens

This is a meaty, theologically rich sermon that traces Paul’s life as a window into God’s grace. The preacher helps listeners see how Paul’s dramatic conversion, his writings, and his example all point beyond himself to God’s sovereignty and sufficiency. It’s best suited for teens ready to think carefully about doctrine and Christian living together.

Worth knowing: The sermon mentions Paul’s persecution of Christians and his role in Stephen’s martyrdom, presented matter-of-factly rather than graphically.

Character of God Missions & the church Gospel

Talk about it together (4 questions)

The preacher says Paul opens and closes every letter with the word ‘grace.’ Why do you think grace was so important to Paul, especially given what we learn about his past?
What does the preacher mean when he says we should see ‘God working, therefore we work, and he gets the glory’? Can you think of something you’re good at—how is that both your effort and God’s grace?
The sermon talks about holding two true things together, like God’s sovereignty and our responsibility to evangelize. Why is it hard to believe both at the same time, and why does Paul refuse to pick just one?
Paul calls himself ‘the chief of sinners’ even after becoming an apostle. What does this tell us about how Christians should think about their own sin and God’s forgiveness?

Used by permission of Phil Gons — philgons.com