"GRACE"

[…] he live to be?   969 years.  See the lesson? Methuselah’s long live shows God’s grace and mercy.   Here is a picture of God’s grace.  God extended the …

What’s your go-to greeting? “Good morning!” “Hey!” “How are you doing?” “ Grace and peace to you” was likely the most frequently used greeting offered by the leaders of the …

[…] apologist of history. Paul will later explain salvation, his included, as an act of “ grace.” It is an unmerited gift. Something the receiver does not earn or deserve …

[…] know Jesus? Paul’s letter to Titus sheds light on this scenario, showing us how God’s grace should motivate Christians to be good citizens and neighbors. Remind them to be …

[…] I do. You watch. We talk. As the experienced leader, Eric leads the group and tells Grace (his apprentice), “You just observe everything that happens in our small group, and …

[…] generosity. Generosity is for everyone. Paul wants us all to experience the blessing of the grace that is generosity. He urges this church to step into God’s grace in …

Grace can be defined as an undeserved gift, that which is given, not because of any attribute of the receiver, rather out of the pure joy of the giver.  […]

[…] the other hand, is not a “works” religion. Christianity is based on the concept of grace. Though we aren’t perfect—we’ve sinned and missed God’s standards so many times—God chose …

[…] at age 69. He lived his last months as he lived his life: full of grace. In the midst of diminishing strength, Powlison used his trial with cancer as …

[…] being is not a merely human attainment, of course. It is, finally, a gift of grace. Nevertheless, well-informed human effort is indispensable. Spiritual formation in Christ is not a passive …

Sometimes I like to think I’m good at this grace thing.Mostly this happens after I have listened to the song “Oceans” by Hillsong United. Having been hit with the audio …

[…] son, Manassah, who died for our sins. We are Ephraim, the undeserving. The “elder son” died and gave to us the gift of grace. Preached at Elevation Church. Used …

[…] the salvation of your souls.” 1 Peter 1:8, NIV   Two – A Blessing of Grace Today, may you go in the grace and peace and the knowledge of …

[…] that the way Paul found victory was in the company of others who shared their grace and sustenance with him. It is never good to handle pain and suffering …

[…] challenge to raise a strong-willed child.  But we also knew that if we, by God’s grace, could get her pointed in the right direction, we would not have to …

[…] as an illustration of the salvation we receive as a gift from God: “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; …

[…] the salvation of your souls.” 1 Peter 1:8, NIV   Two – A Blessing of Grace Today, may you go in the grace and peace and the knowledge of …

The Prodigal Son: A Story of Grace UNPLUGGED S-1809 Andy and Me: Picture of Grace Mrs. Crosley got me in. My performance wasn’t good enough. My performance doesn’t get me …

[…] of the most powerful and rich lyrics ever composed. They do! “Holy, Holy, Holy,” “Amazing Grace,” “A Mighty Fortress is Our God,” “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise,” and on …

[…] faith, the salvation of your souls.” 1 Peter 1:8, NIV Two – A Blessing of Grace Today, may you go in the grace and peace and the knowledge of …

[…] I want you to look at four of “His Women,” healed by His mercy and grace, and learn how He cherishes YOU. I want you to intimately know Jesus, …

[…] So God now preserves him and protects him from death. This is an act of grace. I want you to think about this. This is grace upon grace upon …

[…] us, heaven invades earth. When we bless those who curse us, heaven invades earth. How? GRACE and PEACE. Paul begins each of his thirteen epistles with those two words, …

We have received all things by the grace, the unmerited favor of God, but all our work is done in the light of that truth and in the strength of …

[…] is to give you a peek behind the curtains so that we might grow in grace with one another. I will first explain six reasons why this season has …

[…] Basic Youth Conflicts” seminar. Gothard said that when I am offended, God gives me the grace to deal with the offense, and if I appropriate that grace, I am …

Grace can be defined as an undeserved gift, that which is given, not because of any attribute of the receiver, rather out of the pure joy of the giver.  […]

[…] tomb, I just love who he is and what he does. Genius of Jesus was grace and truth. John 1:14, “The word became flesh, made his dwelling among us, …

[…] Rom. 15:30-33   4 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, 5 that in every way you …

[…] spend.” SLIDE #: CORINTHIANS 8:1: And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. SLIDE #: 2 CORINTHIANS 8:2-4: Out …

[…] in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace” (Eph 2:6-7). Do you catch the presumption of active learning in heaven in …

[…] communicate with those with whom we disagree. The more we speak to these issues with grace and truth, not just one or the other, the better we represent Jesus and the …

[…] against God. We’re also gonna talk about forgiving yourself. It’s one thing to recognize the grace of Jesus, that he forgives us, but sometimes we still live in the …

[…] boast about extraordinary experiences like visions and out-of-body encounters with God. It requires no great grace or power of God to boast in things that seem to set you …

[…] is that many of us are living on plan X triple prime. Thank God for grace.   Second, keep your faith intact. God has a plan for your life. …

[…] with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians …

[…] is eye trouble,” then someone would say, “Well, my thorn is worse than Paul’s. God’s grace may cover your eye trouble; but I’m not sure he has enough grace …

[…] separate us from God. Theologically, a mortal sin is believed to destroy the life of grace within the person and thus creates the threat of eternal damnation.   Basically, …

[…] of life, and most importantly I have a newly found relationship with Christ, where His GRACE has been so sufficient. BUT, in my recent trip home (I live in …

  One day I was surprised when a childhood friend said to me, “Oh Jan, you never thought the rules applied to you.” I wasn’t sure what she was referencing,…

[…] as the basis for crafting your own. Upon Rising: For Love Father, thank you for the grace that has preserved my life to this moment. Now give me enough love …

[…] is to give you a peek behind the curtains so that we might grow in grace with one another. I will first explain six reasons why this season has …

[…] a measure of our obedience. Reread it. Ponder it. And consider that God in His grace would never command us to be happy without providing us the necessary resources …

[…] basis for crafting your own. Prayer upon rising: For love Father — Thank you for the grace that preserved my life to this moment. Now give me enough love for …

[…] such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” (Ephesians 4:29) 4. Am I teaching obedience by modeling it and requiring …

[…] is only through his being fully present with us that we could be saved by grace.    In the same way, we must learn to be fully present in …

[…] boast about extraordinary experiences like visions and out-of-body encounters with God. It requires no great grace or power of God to boast in things that seem to set you …

[…] of our attention has been focused on getting kids to behave. Instead, we should emphasize grace and give kids the gospel. I’m grateful for this consensus. After all, there …

[…] a measure of our obedience. Reread it. Ponder it. And consider that God in His grace would never command us to be happy without providing us the necessary resources …

[…] bound up with the idols that dominate any heart not filled with the gospel of grace. Without a thorough knowledge of the gospel, we look to good things—human approval …

[…] thing; anger is also a very good thing, and we better know the difference. God’s grace is not supposed to make us unangry. God’s grace is supposed to make …

[…] words of hope about not only our salvation, but our work in Ephesians 2:8-10, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the …

[…] will accompany life, they are making themselves wiser than God who teaches us that his grace is capable of stupendous feats of love through the suffering of those who …

GOD’S WILL AND GRACE Romans 1:24-32 S-1699 ●SLIDE: Will and Grace is a television sitcom glorifying the homosexual lifestyle. According to Romans 1, God is not nearly so impressed with …

Grace is almost incomprehensible to the human mind, because we believe we have something to offer God apart from Christ. Grace is free and cannot be earned or bought. […]

[…] this difficult season, but instead use it to study and learn and grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior (2 Peter 3:18). The grace that …

[…] (Proverbs 13:24; Psalm 103:13);   Delight in their children (Provers 3:12);   Show mercy and grace to their children (Luke 6:36);   Give good gifts to the children (Matthew …

[…] There comes a time to stop praying for healing and begin to pray for God’s grace.   3. THE JAMES FIVE PRAYER OF FAITH CAN BE EXERCISED ONLY WITH …

[…] that way and He let him walk away.   Bonhoeffer put it terms of cheap grace and costly grace: “Cheap grace doesn’t cost a person anything, and leads to …

[…] Christ.   The difference is what Dietrich Bonhoeffer meant by describing the difference between cheap grace and costly grace. Cheap grace doesn’t cost much and leads to Hell. Costly …

[…] this difficult season, but instead use it to study and learn and grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior (2 Peter 3:18). The grace that …

[…] reflection, introspection and prayerful consideration. I’m far from perfect. There’s been no affair (by the grace of God) or fraud or anything worth headlines. But just talk to my …

[…] actually been “Christian” to begin with. As I’ve taught through the Book of Daniel at Grace Hills, I’ve been a little blown away by some of the parallels between …

[…] just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. ROMANS 15:7 NIV Grace makes three proclamations: First, only God can forgive my godlessness. “Only God can …

[…] God grieves even as he speaks in judgment.) Moses is a man who has forgotten grace, and the sign of it is a sanctimonious spirit along with words of …

[…] must enjoy each moment-savoring them, treasuring each one. That is where I experience God’s presence, grace and power. 2. Remember your Creator. Solomon’s second secret is a doozy. When …

[…] who have a child with autism. Thanks to the help of my parents and the grace of God, I am living my dream working as a professor of theology, …

[…] foundation for this suggestion. Consider, for example, Romans 12:6: “Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them.” Now listen to three gifts out …

[…] way. In fact, God had told Moses that He was going to show mercy and grace to the people by providing water from the rock. God had his heart …

[…] implications would not drive anyone to despair or shame but, rather, to the hope and grace of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Contraceptive Technologies What is contraception? Before examining …

[…] was given by God, established by God, as a part of what theologians call common grace. Have you ever heard that term, common grace? Well, common grace means is …

[…] the prodigal son illustrates the difference between living the Christian life by law and by grace. The question is: Will I set the course of my life to become …

[…] even seemingly impossible circumstances…when we trust Him to give us the fierce determination and generous grace we need. But remember, with that ability to walk through suffering and scary …

[…] a spiritual atmosphere. Find one with a loving, compassionate pastor who leads with forgiveness and grace. Attend a Bible study with some of the members. Hopefully you soon will …

[…] said, “ watch me, I want you to see how a Christian dies.” By God’s grace, he was manifesting strength during weakness and glory for God.”   The “Bethlehem …

[…] even seemingly impossible circumstances…when we trust Him to give us the fierce determination and generous grace we need. But remember, with that ability to walk through suffering and scary …

[…] Lord would not have listened” (Psalm 66:18). How we acquire salvation. We receive Christ by grace through faith. Grace is receiving what we do not deserve. Mercy is not …

[…] to Christ as their true Messiah. The church does this…amazing! Romans 11:11 To display God’s grace and wisdom. Christ’s death–man’s sin at its height–and Christ’s resurrection–God’s power over man’s sin …

[…] that we know their character is still in the testing and development phase. 7. Let grace prevail. If you parent using fear and intimidation and shame, your kids won’t turn to …

[…] have a real sense of God’s holiness, their own sin, or the depth of his grace. They may be a moralist or a relativist, or living inconsistent lives. Nominal …

[…] of the air, for I am sorry that I have made them.” But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.”NKJV  .               In Numbers 11, Moses painted the …

[…] out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.” Eph. 4:29 Another way to describe the positive side of …

[…] I’ve Seen, Nobody knows like Jesus.” The most famous spiritual song in the world, “Amazing Grace,” was written by John Newton.  John Newton was a British Slave trader who …

[…] we become tight-fisted during the holidays? The whole message of God is about generosity and grace. He showed unconditional grace to the laborers in the field, regardless of how …

[…] such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” (Eph. 4:29) We so easily speak to one another …

[…] prompted him/her to choose to rebel against You. I pray that You will give me grace to ask his/her forgiveness for my negative influence. I ask for the wisdom …

[…] stepmother and the church priding themselves and the fact that they were so filled with grace and love that they would just accept this person, no matter what his …

[…] in dire straits, but now sharing Christ’s exaltation, demonstrate to the universe God’s mercy, love, grace, and kindness as they undertake good works. Ephesians 2:1-10 Prior to regeneration, the …

[…] the faith of His followers–the stick-to-it-ness of His people. 2.    Jesus endured to give us grace to endure. This grace is His free gift extended to a broken humanity …

  Dear Roger, I have had a friend ask me a question about ghosts. They have stated that they have seen a ghost, a man who stands by a window.…

[…] godly life. THIRD, SOLIDIFY YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST SO YOU CAN ENTER FULLY INTO HIS GRACE. Read 2 Corinthians chapters 11 and 12 and Philippians 4:10-14. Recognize that the …

[…] With all that being said, I think that the operative word for you is “ grace”. Give them grace. They don’t deserve it. You can’t respect them; they are …

[…] the gospel gives us the basis for a full assurance of salvation now because it is by grace not works and by Christ’s work not ours. I hope that by now …

[…] why ‘their worm does not die.’ If Jesus, the Lord of Love and Author of Grace spoke about hell more often, and in a more vivid, blood-curdling manner than …

[…] sin. This is a dangerous pandora’s box. Own your weaknesses and lean hard into the grace of God on a constant basis. Shift your focus from keeping God’s rules, …

[…] we are not perfectly righteous by any practical measure. So the righteousness we obtain by grace must be perfected by our own efforts. According to Catholic teaching, this real, …

[…] normal operations of the Spirit include conviction of sin (John 16:8), enjoyment and assurance of grace and of the Father’s love (Rom. 8:15–16), access to the presence of God …

[…] the faith of His followers–the stick-to-it-ness of His people.  2.    Jesus endured to give us grace to endure. This grace is His free gift extended to a broken humanity …

[…] words of hope about not only our salvation, but our work in Ephesians 2:8-10, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the …

[…] the Old Testament is now made possible through Jesus Christ. 4. Stand before God in grace (v. 2) In God’s saving grace, we enjoy a permanent, secure position. We …

[…] the Old Testament is now made possible through Jesus Christ. 4. Stand before God in grace (v. 2) In God’s saving grace, we enjoy a permanent, secure position. We …

[…] in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.” (Isa. 45:8; 2 Tim. 2:10)   2. Growth in Grace—”I pray that my children may grow in the grace and knowledge of our …

[…] Me, you play a part in them becoming new creations too.  2 Corinthians 12:9  My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in your weakness.  …

[…] order, but it’s one we’re called to because we’ve been forgiven first. Forgiveness Mirrors God’s Grace Forgiveness’s foundation is God’s grace. Think about it—God forgave us completely through Christ. He …

[…] emphasizes the paradox of experiencing joy in the midst of suffering. We can know God’s grace and peace when we suffer for His name and live in the hope …

[…] extend to others what God has so generously extended to him and to us – grace. Jonah runs from God in willful disobedience, concerned only for his own people. …

[…] Not everyone in Jesus’ world gave him a warm welcome. Not everyone received him with grace. And many didn’t just ignore him, they rejected him. Isaiah prophesied his reception …

[…] are powerless to save. As the Puritan Thomas Watson once said, “Till sin be bitter, grace will not be sweet.” Bad and Worse Because the Lord cares much about …

[…] Not everyone in Jesus’ world gave him a warm welcome. Not everyone received him with grace. And many didn’t just ignore him, they rejected him. Isaiah prophesied his reception …

[…] have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace (v. 7). This is powerful. ·       He gave you the Holy Spirit. In Him you …

[…] to your mortal body through His Spirit who dwells in you” (8:11), and by His grace, we can present the members of our bodies to God “as instruments of …

[…] with punishment), Hebrews 4:16 says, “Let us with confidence draw near to the throne of grace that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of …

[…] through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God” (Rom. …

[…] out for redefinitions of sin, popular in Buddhism and other eastern religions. 10. Salvation by grace This means that it is only by God’s grace that man receives forgiveness …

[…] that’s placed on us the moment we trust Christ through faith and tap into God’s grace. By grace you have been saved, not through works because you could boast …

[…] enjoins two arguing Christian women to agree in the Lord. We must live harmoniously, responding to our opponents with grace and patience, even as Christ demonstrated humility and condescension …

Grace leaves no room for superiority. Grace makes Christianity the most inclusive religion in the world. Jesus’ claim requires faith, and so does relativism. Our job as Christ-followers is […]

Paul teaches that we are God’s poema-His “masterpiece” designed to reflect His character on the earth. Grace is God’s means for our transformation. Preached at Bent Tree Bible Fellowship. YouTube link …

[…] in PAST (●) with results CONTINUING into the PRESENT) (So they took their stand by grace through faith and still standing) 2 by which also you are saved, if …

[…] which overlap with this list. Here is Paul’s list: 1)      Give because giving is a grace 2)      Give because it proves your love of Jesus 3)      Give because Jesus …

[…] of life-to-life relationships, fueled by His Spirit, grounded in His Word, and enabled by His grace, bless us and bless others around us. They provide mutual encouragement and support …

[…] this strong, gifted, diligent woman goes, she leaves a trail of goodness, and she ministers grace to everyone around her: “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching …

[…] need to deal with these thorns. Because of the gift of sufficiency and empowerment of grace, God has already equipped us—just as he did Paul—to drive us in the …

[…] this, along with the fact that He allows us to confidently approach the Throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16), we would desire to speak to Him at every moment of …

[…] Maybe the life Jesus invites us to is to move more at the pace of grace. We are not anti-work, we are anti-hurry. As followers of Jesus, we’re called …

[…] of believers” -1 Timothy 4:10. And Peter could say, “…fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ” -1 Peter …

[…] reason ….” The seeming digression of 3:2–13 describes the stewardship entrusted to Paul by God’s grace—the apostle’s ministry to the Gentiles and its relationship to the “mystery of Christ” …

[…] past.” 2. Relationships can be healed. Philip Yancey, in his book What’s So Amazing About Grace, wrote, “Forgiveness offers a way out. It does not settle all questions of …

[…] TRUTH FOR TODAY Hebrews 12:15, “See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and …

[…] that this interchange with the obviously guilty helps each of us embrace His mercy and grace in areas where our sin and struggle might not be so obvious to …

[…] first to throw a stone at her.” (John 8:7-8 NIV) God will give us the grace to forgive as we see the darkness of our own souls. Such brokenness …

[…] that sermon must have been like! He declared, We want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. In the midst of a very …

[…] awakened to spiritual things by the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:12). He now ministers the grace, guidance, encouragement and power we need for victory in every situation of life—not …

[…] find the right pathways in the face of false pathways.”   4. THE BLESSING OF GRACE AND PEACE COMES FROM THE TRIUNE GOD (Rev. 1:4-6).   Revelation 1:4: John, …

[…]   Our discussion moved to a rapid conclusion when I quoted Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace we are saved through faith–and this is not from ourselves, it is the …

[…] like everyone else.   Christians have their sins forgiven at the cross. Because of God’s grace and mercy Christians will never face their sins again. Not so with those …

[…] However, the Bible declares that no one is righteous in God’s eyes; salvation is by grace alone (Romans 3:10; Acts 4:12).   ·       Others teach that all people pray …

[…] However, the Bible declares that no one is righteous in God’s eyes; salvation is by grace alone (Rom. 3:10, Acts 4:12).   All people pray to the same god …

[…] the Problem Solver living within. Jesus can pour in the power and give us the grace to endure in the midst of our pain and suffering. 5. God promised …

[…] Bible teaches that faith in Christ, plus nothing else, equals salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 reads, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is …

[…] the Problem Solver living within. Jesus can pour in the power and give us the grace to endure in the midst of our pain and suffering. FIFTH, GOD PROMISED …

[…] but I have prayed that god would. I know that god is a god of grace but I need to know that god will discipline him. My kids are …

[…] this strong, gifted, diligent woman goes, she leaves a trail of goodness, and she ministers grace to everyone around her: “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching …

[…] communicate with those with whom we disagree. The more we speak to these issues with grace and truth, not just one or the other, the better we represent Jesus and the …

[…] our lives. Hebrews 4:16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of …

[…] lives will be built on the foundation of Jesus and that they will grow in grace – always sensing God’s presence. (Luke 2:52, Ephesians 4:15, Colossians 2:6-7) Week 51 …

[…] 1:5-7). We’re reminded of our limitations and that we’re constantly in need of mercy and grace. God has willingly showered these gifts on us: “Let us then with confidence …

[…] they rejoiced not because they suffered (self-glorifying masochism) but because they were considered worthy to suffer for Jesus (God-glorifying grace). We see this same supernatural reality in other passages (see Matthew 5:12; Romans 5:3; James 1:2-3; 1 …

[…] “Old age is not for sissies!” He was right. Our world may shrink, but God’s grace grows and grows. He will NEVER leave you. He will NEVER forsake you. …

[…] the degree that God hates arrogance, he loves humility. “God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble” (1 Peter 5:5 NKJV). I witnessed an example of this …

[…] that all living things would die. Christians, by being saved through the gospel of God’s grace, do not escape this physical corruption, futility, and death. The basis of this …

[…] in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace.” The word show means “to reveal.” The phrase in the coming ages clearly indicates this will be …

[…] That would be quite untrue. What is true, though, is that some measure of divine grace and forgiveness – an unreasonable measure – is reserved in God’s heart and …

[…] beginning to the whole of humanity? Why was he chosen? Scripture tells us that Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. Since we are dealing here with the last level …

[…] deserve it. We just receive it. It’s a natural result of knowing Jesus and understanding grace. Sometimes we feel guilty or insecure when we rest. That’s usually a sign …

[…] I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; 7 which is really not another; only …