THE FRUITS OF GRACE

RUTH 3-4

Pastor Rick Jackson

 

By the fruits of grace I am not just talking about salvation. Salvation IS by faith- that is certain but then the Bible says, “The JUST [that is, the saved ones] - shall live by faith.” So here is the story of three saved people- one a backslider, one a convert from heathenism, and one a Christian businessman and we see the fruits of faith in their lives.

 

I. SEEKING REST

 

1. The Instruction [3:1-5] “go to the Kinsman Redeemer”

2. The Acceptation [3:6-15] “leave it in His hands”

3. The Expectation [3:16-18] “Expect Him to see it through” compare 3:13 with Philippians 1:6

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

 

II. SEEKING RIGHTS

 

1. The Boldness [4:1-4]

2. The Business [4:5-10]

3. The Blessing [4:11-12]

 

III. SEEKING RIGHTEOUSNESS

 

1. The Conception [4:13]

2. The Conversion [4:14-17, Luke 22:32]

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

3. The Connection [4:18-22, Matthew 1:5, 16; Luke 3:23-38]

- And Salmon begat Boaz of Rachab; and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

- And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.