Grace

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Grace defined, is the favor of God manifested in the granting, doing, and giving of spiritual and eternal blessing to the guilty and to those who would otherwise be unworthy: This through our Lord Jesus Christ. Grace will then proceed to be carried on to perfection in us.

Grace is not as a fringe of gold that borders a garment, nor like an embroidery of gold decorating a king's robe. But what it is like is the mercy-seat of the ancient tabernacle, which was made of pure gold.

The work of salvation and the giving of grace is once done and will never be executed again. One sacrifice, one death, one resurrection, one baptism, one life. In these, God’s grace is everlasting and glorious. The motto, inscribed in time forever, on the hearts of His children is, "To the praise and glory of His grace."

Saving grace must come from Sovereign power; this power, having the highest authority, must supersede the rule of Satan and counteract the destructive work of sin. If not, grace could not bring sinners to God. The Holy Spirit has compared man's sin to a ruler, a king whose reign will terminate in his death.

Grace is majestic, it shines, it makes a noise like a trumpet, it provides, bestows, works in us, is necessary for eternal life, and will never end. With the grace of God, sin is weakened, Satan loses his grip, the world looks less attractive, and we are less attracted to the things of this world. We are to keep our eyes on the heavenly things of God. To grow in grace is to make progress in the understanding of our Creator and in our lives.

Growth in grace discovers itself with the increase of spiritual light, knowledge, and understanding. In this, we become more dependent on Jesus Christ. Our testimony, our love for neighbor, our work for Christ, our humility, submissiveness, and thankfulness will increase ten-thousand-fold.

[marke]

Grace defined, is the favor of God manifested in the granting, doing, and giving of spiritual and eternal blessing to the guilty and to those who would otherwise be unworthy: This through our Lord Jesus Christ. Grace will then proceed to be carried on to perfection in us.

Grace is not as a fringe of gold that borders a garment, nor like an embroidery of gold decorating a king's robe. But what it is like is the mercy-seat of the ancient tabernacle, which was made of pure gold.

The work of salvation and the giving of grace is once done and will never be executed again. One sacrifice, one death, one resurrection, one baptism, one life. In these, God’s grace is everlasting and glorious. The motto, inscribed in time forever, on the hearts of His children is, "To the praise and glory of His grace."

Saving grace must come from Sovereign power; this power, having the highest authority, must supersede the rule of Satan and counteract the destructive work of sin. If not, grace could not bring sinners to God. The Holy Spirit has compared man's sin to a ruler, a king whose reign will terminate in his death.

Grace is majestic, it shines, it makes a noise like a trumpet, it provides, bestows, works in us, is necessary for eternal life, and will never end. With the grace of God, sin is weakened, Satan loses his grip, the world looks less attractive, and we are less attracted to the things of this world. We are to keep our eyes on the heavenly things of God. To grow in grace is to make progress in the understanding of our Creator and in our lives.

Growth in grace discovers itself with the increase of spiritual light, knowledge, and understanding. In this, we become more dependent on Jesus Christ. Our testimony, our love for neighbor, our work for Christ, our humility, submissiveness, and thankfulness will increase ten-thousand-fold.

Marke: Grace is given to those who humble themselves before God and submit themselves without reservation to His mercy.

[placebofactor]

Grace defined, is the favor of God manifested in the granting, doing, and giving of spiritual and eternal blessing to the guilty and to those who would otherwise be unworthy: This through our Lord Jesus Christ. Grace will then proceed to be carried on to perfection in us.

Grace is not as a fringe of gold that borders a garment, nor like an embroidery of gold decorating a king's robe. But what it is like is the mercy-seat of the ancient tabernacle, which was made of pure gold.

The work of salvation and the giving of grace is once done and will never be executed again. One sacrifice, one death, one resurrection, one baptism, one life. In these, God’s grace is everlasting and glorious. The motto, inscribed in time forever, on the hearts of His children is, "To the praise and glory of His grace."

Saving grace must come from Sovereign power; this power, having the highest authority, must supersede the rule of Satan and counteract the destructive work of sin. If not, grace could not bring sinners to God. The Holy Spirit has compared man's sin to a ruler, a king whose reign will terminate in his death.

Grace is majestic, it shines, it makes a noise like a trumpet, it provides, bestows, works in us, is necessary for eternal life, and will never end. With the grace of God, sin is weakened, Satan loses his grip, the world looks less attractive, and we are less attracted to the things of this world. We are to keep our eyes on the heavenly things of God. To grow in grace is to make progress in the understanding of our Creator and in our lives.

Growth in grace discovers itself with the increase of spiritual light, knowledge, and understanding. In this, we become more dependent on Jesus Christ. Our testimony, our love for neighbor, our work for Christ, our humility, submissiveness, and thankfulness will increase ten-thousand-fold.

Marke: Grace is given to those who humble themselves before God and submit themselves without reservation to His mercy.

Very good, I agree totally.

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[Replying to placebofactor in post #3]

Grace is God’s free favor and unmerited kindness. His grace stands in direct opposition to our works and to our worthiness, to the highest degree.

Romans 4:4-16, "Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt." Verse 16, "Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace."

Ephesians 2:8, "For by grace are ye saved through faith: and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God."

2 Timothy 1:9, "Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His purpose and grace."

Grace, in the strictest sense, always knows beforehand the unworthiness of mankind. It is separated from our merits and values and cannot be united to the acts of men or their deeds, nor can they work for the same end.

Romans 11:6, “If by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise, work is no more work.”

God’s word represents His blessings. These blessings flow from His Divine grace. As for a person who remains under the law and attempts to claim a blessing, they cannot. Why?

Galatians 3:10 says, “As many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, cursed is every one that continues not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.”

Romans 3:19-23, “Them who are under law: -- every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.”