Getting Off The Treadmill

Titus 3:3-7

3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. 4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

“Treadmill Christianity” affects both the spiritual and emotional lives of Christians
Barriers that keep us from experiencing God’s Grace:

1. Theological barriers
   1. Defined as trying to earn God’s approval through our performance.
2.  Cultural barriers. 1. Romans 5:6-8
3.  Ignorance interferes with grace.

The good news is that we can get off the treadmill.

1. Titus 3:3-7