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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Justification is a gift, not by works

What’s Wrong with Justification by Works?

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We will never experience justification based on our works. God offers his salvation by grace. And there is nothing we can do to earn it.

approach God's throne with confidence

Approach God’s Throne with Confidence – Hebrews 4:16

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Because we have Jesus as our great high priest, we can approach God's throne of grace with confidence to receive the help we need.

salvation offered to all people

Salvation Offered to All People – Titus 2:11

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

Our great high priest

Hebrews: Our Great High Priest (4:14-16)

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Because Jesus is our great high priest, who has experienced the life we live, we can confidently come to God for his grace and mercy.

called to a holy life

Saved and Called to a Holy Life by God’s Grace – 2 Timothy 1:9

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God saved us, and called us to live a holy life. And it is by his grace and purpose. The call to holiness is a privilege he gives us.

what is God's grace

What Is God’s Grace?

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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.

God's indescribably gift of grace.

God’s Indescribable Gift of Grace – 2 Corinthians 9:15

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It is impossible to fully describe God's gift of grace. It is indescribable, reaching into every part of our lives. From beginning to end.

incomparable riches of his grace

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

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

Alive with Christ

Made Alive with Christ – Ephesians 2:4-5

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I was lost in sin. But God, in his mercy, reached out to me with his offer of salvation and made me alive with Christ. Saved by God's grace.