Introduction to Grace - A Study Book on God's Amazing Grace

Oct 13, 2026

A study book focused on God’s grace throughout the Bible, tracing the story of Gideon and key New Testament passages that reveal Paul’s enthusiasm for grace. Rather than a verse-by-verse approach, it highlights central themes of grace and links four sessions to Gideon’s life in Judges 6–8. Designed mainly for group use (housegroups), it emphasizes Bible application, honest discussion, shared reflection, prayer, and supportive group dynamics.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages64

Reading Time2 h 41 min

AccessFree to download

ABOUT THIS BOOK

Contents Overview

Introduction to Grace

For Group Members

Matthew-Sermon on the Mount ISBN 1-85078-407-8 John-Jesus at the Centre ISBN 1-85078-440-X SBN 1-85078-457-4 Exodus-Mission of God ISBN 1-85078-500-7 Also in this series David-After God's Own Heart ISBN 1-85078-497-3 Jonah-Got's Compassion ISBN 1-85078-508-2 MoSeS-Fpiend of God ISBN1-85078-519-8 Esther-A Woman of Influence ISBN 1-85078-539-2 Ruth-Love,Honour and Ohey ISBN 1-85078-536-8 Mission-Finding your Place ISBN 1-85078-521-X Bideon-Losing to Win ISBN 1-85078-499-X Revelation-Letters to the Churches ISBN 1-85078-441-8 Spring HarvestBible Workbook GRACEGod's Amazing Gift Jenny Baker Series Editor for thematic workbooks-Jeff Lucas Copyright @2004 Jenny Baker 100908070605047654321 First published 2004 by Spring Harvest Publishing Division and Authentic Media9 Holdom Avenue,Bletchley,Milton Keynes,Bucks.,MK11QR,UKand PO.Box 1047,Waynesboro,G 30830-2047,USA The right of Jenny Baker to be identified as the Author ofthis Work has been asserted by her in accordance with theCopyright,Designs and Patents Act 1988 All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproducedstored in a retrieval system,or transmitted in any form or by any means,electronic,mechanical,photocopying,recording or otherwise,withoutthe prior permission of the publisher or a licence permitting restrictedcopying.In the UK such licences are issued by the Copyright LicensingAgency,90 Tottenham Court Road,London W1P9HE British Library Cataloguing in Publication DataA catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library ISBN 1-85078-555-4 Unless otherwise stated.Scripture quotations are taken from the HOLY BIBLE,NEWINTERNATIONAL VERSION Copyright ◎1973,1978,1984 by the International BibleSociety.Used by permission of Hodder and Stoughton Limited.All ights reserved.'NIV isa registered trademark of the International Bible Society UK trademark number 1448790 Scripture quotations marked(NLT)are taken from the Holy Bible.New Living Translation,copyright ◎1996.Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers,Inc.,Wheaton,linois60189.All rights reserved. Typeset by Spring HarvestCover design by Diane BainbridgePrint Management by Adare Carwin CONTENTS About this book47Session One:Introducing graceSession Two:From survival to surprise12Session Three:Experiencing grace16Session Four:From abandonment to assurance20Session Five:Transforming grace24Session Six:From compromise to character28Session Seven:Liberating grace32Session Eight:From isolation to community36 Introduction to Grace 8 40 Leaders'Guide Introduction 44 Session One:Notes Session Two:Notes 46 Session Three:Notes 48 50 Session Four:Notes 51 Session Five:Notes Session Six:Notes 53 55 Session Seven:Notes 56 Session Eight:Notes # ABOUT THIS BOOK This study book focuses on the amazing theme of God's grace throughout the Bible.It looks at the story of Gideon and the way he experienced God's grace.It also visitssome of the main passages about grace in the New Testament,where you'll capturesomething of Paul's enthusiasm and wonder at the riches of God's grace. So,rather than a verse-by-verse exposition,this guide picks out key themes fromthe Bible that reveal the nature of God's grace.Four of the sessions are basedaround a part of Gideon's story in Judges,and it would be helpful for you to readthe whole of chapters 6 to 8 in preparation.The main passage for each study isgiven,but you'll also need a Bible available during each study to read other relevantpassages. This book is written primarily for a group situation,but can easily be used byindividuals who want to study the issues it covers.It can be used in a variety ofcontexts,so it is perhaps helpful to spell out the assumptions that we have madeabout the groups that will use it.Groups can have a variety of names-homegroups,Bible study groups,cell groups-we've used housegroup as the generic term.

FAQs

What is the main focus of this study book?

It focuses on God’s grace throughout the Bible, using Gideon and major passages to show the nature of grace.

How is the study structured instead of verse-by-verse teaching?

It picks out key Bible themes that reveal God’s grace, with session work built around main passages and related reading.

How should housegroups use the study in practice?

Participants should discuss the questions, reflect on how the text applies personally, pray together, and create a safe space for doubts and honest sharing.

Oct 13, 2026

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