But I'm reading the book now, as part of my teaching series at church concerning the grace of God found in Scripture.
A few months ago, I had taught a series of expositions concerning the Ten Commandments and then, I began a new series on the grace of God without realizing the great balance this teaching would bring to our congregation and anyone who would listen to our podcast in the future.
Here is a recent short list of studies thus far that you may find on the church's websiteto listen online, or add to your iTunes
- October 19 - Ephesians 2:4-9, God's Grace - The Source of Our Salvation
- November 2 - Hebrews 4:14-16, Jesus, At the Throne of God's Grace
- November 9 - Romans 5:15-17, The Incomparable Gift of God's Grace
- November 16 - 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Grace that is Sufficient in Power, Purpose & Pleasure
The study of God's grace is also immutable, meaning that it and He never changes. God's grace will never change regardless of the gravity of your sin, or the amount of praise you give to Him, on a daily and weekly basis.
It's amazing to realize that we as human beings have a tendency to choose how much we are willing to be gracious to someone else, either being a little gracious towards someone, or generously gracious. But God is unlike us where He is constantly gracious. Think about that for a minute.
Then, there was the last point to make regarding the introduction of this study in that God's grace is truly incredible. It's not just something that we say before a meal, but a recognition by those who have been genuinely converted to faith in Jesus Christ have been given something that they truly do not even deserve.In Michael Horton's book, The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way, he said, "In grace, God gives nothing less than Himself. Grace, then, is not a third thing or substance mediating between God and sinners, but is Jesus Christ in redeeming action."
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