Study Guide for “Grace Abounding” Sermon

Introduction

In this powerful sermon, Rev. C. H. Spurgeon expounds on the profound truth found in Hosea 14:4, “I will love them freely.” He emphasizes that God’s love is given without conditions, merit, or prior worthiness. Spurgeon illustrates how God’s grace is freely bestowed upon all, regardless of their past or present state, and encourages listeners to embrace this unconditional love.

Discussion Questions

  1. Understanding Freely: What does it mean for God to love us “freely”? How does this concept challenge common perceptions of earning God’s love through good works or behavior?

  2. Personal Reflection: Reflect on a time when you felt unworthy of God’s love. How does the message of God’s unconditional love impact your understanding of your worth in Christ?

  3. Grace and Sin: Spurgeon mentions that God’s grace is greater than our sin. How does this truth provide hope for those struggling with guilt or shame from their past actions?

  4. The Nature of God’s Love: How does understanding that God’s love is not based on our actions change the way we view our relationship with Him?

  5. Application in Daily Life: In what ways can you extend the concept of “freely” loving others in your life? How can you practice unconditional love in your relationships?

  6. Backsliding and Return: Spurgeon speaks to backsliders and invites them to return to God. How can this message encourage those who feel distant from God to come back to Him?

  7. The Role of Faith: How does the idea that “nothing in man can be an effectual bar to God’s love” influence your understanding of faith and belief in Christ?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your boundless love that is given freely to us, regardless of our past or present. Help us to grasp the depth of Your grace and to accept it without hesitation. May we find comfort in knowing that we do not need to earn Your love, but can simply receive it as a gift. Teach us to extend this same grace to others, reflecting Your love in our lives. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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