God's Indescribable Gift of Grace

2 Corinthians 9:15

First published on: February 10, 2020

Last updated on: November 14, 2026

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And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
2 Corinthians 9:14-15 NIV

The surpassing grace that God has given to us is an indescribable gift. We experience God’s grace in many ways, but it’s beyond our ability to fully describe.

God’s grace is indescribable. We often define it as unmerited favor. And it is. But it is so much more than that. Because God’s grace impacts everything that He does. It is by God’s grace that we even exist. Our salvation comes to us through God’s grace. His Spirit’s presence within us is an act of God’s grace. His equipping of us for his service is an act of God’s grace. And it is by his grace that we can look forward to an eternity with him.

In this passage, God’s surpassing grace has given the Corinthian believers the ability to participate in this financial gift being collected for the saints around Jerusalem. Even the money I have to put into the offering plate is the result of God’s grace. Is there any part of my life that God’s grace does not impact? I do not believe so.

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift of grace.

The Incomparable Riches of His Grace – Eph. 2:6-7

Even when I was dead, God raised me up with Christ. Why? To demonstrate the incomparable riches of his grace. Amazing!

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The Bible is filled with references to God’s grace. But just what is grace? Unmerited favor begins to describe it. But grace is much more than that.

The Riches of God’s Grace Lavished on Us – Ephesians 1:7-8a

God has lavished his grace on us. Not because we are worthy of it. But because it is his nature. All we have is because of his grace.

Salvation Offered to All People – Titus 2:11

God’s grace offers salvation to all people. None of us is worthy of his salvation. But he graciously offers it to all.

(This post was originally published on

February 10, 2020

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Ed Jarrett

Just an old clay jar that God continues to see fit to use in his kingdom's work. I am retired, married with 2 children, and 4 grandchildren. I have followed Jesus for many years. And I love to share what He has given me from His word.

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