Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of Jesus – 2 Peter 3:18
Peter here tells us how to be secure and effective in our faith. By growing in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Grace
Salvation: A Gracious Gift of God, Received by Faith
Salvation is a gracious gift of God. There is nothing we can do to earn or deserve it. We can only accept this gracious gift of God by faith.
Why Did God Create the Heaven and Earth?
Why did God create the universe, and us? It is not possible for humanity to fully understand God’s reasons. But I believe grace is at the heart of it.
The Law vs. Grace
I like rules and laws because they let me know what is expected of me. But even better is God’s grace. Should I not extend grace to others as well?
Tearing Down Walls – Ephesians 2:11-22
In Christ it makes no difference whether we are Jew or Gentile. We are all one body in him because of grace. It is by faith in what Jesus did that we come into relationship with God now; not by adherence to the commands and regulations of the law. Because observance of the law as a means to righteousness has been replaced by God’s grace, we are all equally able to stand before God, not because of what I have done, but because of what he did.
Amazing Grace – Ephesians 2:8-10
Grace. More specifically God’s grace. As believers we talk about it a lot, frequently defining it as God’s unmerited favor towards us. And indeed it is. It is by God’s grace that we are saved, and not by anything we can do (Ephesians 2:8). God’s grace has dealt with our sin and we now have a future with him. It is unfortunate however that we often leave it there.
From Death Into Life: An Act of Grace – Ephesians 2:1-7
In my natural state I was spiritually dead, separated from the life of God. But by his grace, I have been made alive, with a life that will never end.
By Grace Alone Through Faith Alone – Romans 3:22-25
It is by grace that I have been saved through faith in Christ Jesus. A gift freely given and totally undeserved. Thank you Lord!
Arminianism: It’s All About Grace
God’s grace, or favor, impacts our lives in a number of different ways. God’s grace enables us to believe. It enables us to be saved. It enables us to live holy and godly lives. It enables us to serve within his church. While some talk about different types of grace, as I will here, in reality they are all simply different ways that God’s grace is working in our lives, not different kinds of grace. God’s grace enables us to be what we could never be on our own.
Saved by Grace – Acts 15:11
No! We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are. – Acts 15:11 NIV What must I do to be saved? This question comes up several times in the book of Acts, and in this chapter the first church council meets to resolve an early conflict over the issue. On one side are those who believed circumcision was required in order to be saved. On the other side were those who believed that we are saved by the grace of God and not by anything we do. Ultimately the conclusion …