The word “Grace” is not a new word in the Christian faith. It is a word that is easy to come by. Often in many sermon and communications between believers the word is used. Grace is defined as unmerited favor from God. It is such a favor that mankind received and still receives from God, not because they labored for it. It is a free gift from God.
“But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.”
Ephesians 4:7
Grace is a Reality
The concept of grace and unmerited favor is beyond a mere talk or conversations in sermons and between believers. it is real. It is a token we received from God that even aids in birthing our salvation.
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Ephesians 2:8
All who have tasted of the works of salvation, tasted of it by grace. So, no man got saved by his own power or strength, grace only came through.
GRACE APPEARS TO ALL MEN
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age.”
Titus 2:11–12
The grace of God being a gift from God did not just appear to few numbers of people. The good news is that it appears to all men, irrespective of era, religion, tribe etc.
The grace of God has been freely given to men, there is no more reason to delay your salvation.
SALVATION CONFESSION
Lord Jesus, I confess my sins (name them) to you today. Forgive me and wash me with your blood. I know that your grace appeared to give me salvation. I confess you as my Lord and savior. Rule and reign in my life. Amen.
GRACE CAME THROUGH JESUS CHRIST
“For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.”
John 1:17
Grace and truth came through Jesus our Lord to as many that wanted Him to rule over the affairs of their life. Jesus brought grace that we may no longer live anymore under the yoke of sin. Also, grace was given to us that we may no longer struggle to please the Father. We live and act by the grace that came through Christ Jesus. Grace makes the works of righteousness an organic life.
WE ARE JUSTIFIED BY GRACE
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.”
Romans 3:23–24
While we were yet sinners the bible explains that Christ still died for us. Not only did we receive pardon as a result of God’s grace through is son Jesus Christ, We were also justified. Now that we are justified, there is now no more record of our sins attached to us. How lovely is the free gift of God? Hallelujah!
GRACE IS A MANIFESTATION OF GOD’S LOVE
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8
God has made his love manifest by sending His only begotten son to die for our sins. By grace, He did that while we were yet sinners. The only way to live now is to live for the one who died for us. LIVE FOR JESUS.
GOD MAKES AND BUILDS MEN BY GRACE
“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain.”
1 Corinthians 15:10
After apostle Paul saw all the possibilities around his life. He announced to the Corinthians church that all those possibilities were there because of the grace of God. If the great apostle Paul is who he is by the grace of God, you can be who God wants you to be by the grace of God.
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WE RECEIVE FROM GOD BY GRACE
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
Hebrews 4:16
We approach God in prayer by Grace. And a recommendation was given, it is that we should approach God with confidence. God is our father, and He expects us to approach him boldly. God wish to hear from us often, you need to take a commitment to approaching Him.
GOD’S GRACE IS ALWAYS SUFFICIENT
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
The grace of God that has been made available through Jesus Christ is always sufficient for our lives. It is enough to make a believer live holy, pure and true before God. By one’s power and might, one would not be able to do the will of God. But by grace, through the help of the Holy Spirit one can.
GRACE MAKES US NEW
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
2 Corinthians 5:17
Grace makes it possible for us to be in Christ Jesus and that reality makes us new creation. Our spirit is renewed and energized now that we are in Christ.
Now that we are in Christ Jesus, our lifestyle is now expected to be new, our utterances and company are meant to be a reflection of the newness of life
“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.”
Colossians 4:6
CONCLUSION
The grace of God although is given freely, our Lord Jesus paid the price for it. Do not waste the sacrifice of the Lord on the altar of sin and disobedient.