Tuesday, December 5, 2023

How Grace Is Received

Grace is received as God's work in you (Philippians 1:6). Grace continues to work in you to do God's good will (Philippians 2:13). Grace is sufficient for your every need. Law can tell you what you ought to be; only grace can make you what you need to be.

Grace is received through faith in Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). That faith is in the power of God saving us through the gospel of Christ (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). Grace is the workmanship of God in our lives through the Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:10). Grace works in us by faith in Christ.

Grace is received through the gospel, as the power of God unto salvation (Romans 1:16). Grace is far more than a theological term or a religious song. Grace is about God Himself. He is the God of all grace. His grace is undeserved favor that you can never earn nor merit. We all fall short of God's law, but grace works in you to the glory of God.

Grace is received as deliverance from unbelief unto faith in Christ. Grace finds you helpless and gives you hope. Grace finds you without God and brings you to God. Grace cannot be bought, earned, nor deserved. Grace freely gives you favor with God through Jesus Christ. "And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace" (John 1:16). Jesus our Lord is received as the fullness of grace working in you (John 1:12-13).