(“Means of Grace” or avenues God uses to work grace into our hearts)

“Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus”
2 Timothy 2:1

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ”
2 Peter 3:18

“But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by
reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”

Hebrews 5:14

How do I grow stronger in grace?

Practice

Philippians 4:9

1 John 3:7

Romans 2; 7:15, 19
Hebrews 5:14***

What they are

1. Daily Prayer: Mark 1 :35; 14:38; Luke 18: 1
2. Daily Bible Study: Psalm 119: 11; 5:3
3. Faithful Church Attendance: Psalm 118:7; Ephesians 3:8-12; 5:27; Hebrews 10:25
4. Hymns and Spiritual Songs: Colossians 3: 16
5. Worship: Romans 4:20 – 5:11 (see 4:20,5:2, 11) Psalms
6. Memorizing Scripture: Psalm 119:11, 15,23,27 (meditating on truth)
7. Word from another believer: Ephesians 4:29; Psalm 118:7; Col0ssians 2:19, Ephesians 4:15-16,
   Philippians 2:4; I Corinthians 14:26; II Corinthians 12:19

FAILURE WITH THE MEANS OF GRACE
LEADS TO FAILURE IN THE WAR WITH SIN.