Hi everyone, I had a question- the scripture says we are under grace, the grace of God, but I do not understand this. Can anyone explain grace to me? Thanks
Question- The Grace of God
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ScottA
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Grace from God (especially) is not receiving what we deserve, but receiving unwarranted favor instead.
Bob
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Thank you for the post.
One famous example is Jesus’ Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15: 11-31).
After the younger son has abandoned his family and squandered his inheritance, he repents and says, 21 . . . ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.‘
22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet.‘
The older brother likely thought, ‘He does NOT deserve such reconciliation and generosity,’ and the older son was right: none of us (sinners) deserve the open abundance coming from God. That is His grace.
Peace!
One famous example is Jesus’ Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15: 11-31).
After the younger son has abandoned his family and squandered his inheritance, he repents and says, 21 . . . ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.‘
22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet.‘
The older brother likely thought, ‘He does NOT deserve such reconciliation and generosity,’ and the older son was right: none of us (sinners) deserve the open abundance coming from God. That is His grace.
Peace!
Deborah_
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In its essence, grace is when God gives us something for nothing.
We are saved by grace: we can't earn salvation, and we can't deserve it. God gives it freely to all who ask Him for it.
We receive spiritual gifts and other blessings by His grace - again, we don't earn them, and they aren't rewards for being especially good.
We are given opportunities to serve God and the ability to serve Him and glorify Him - again, by grace.
We are saved by grace: we can't earn salvation, and we can't deserve it. God gives it freely to all who ask Him for it.
We receive spiritual gifts and other blessings by His grace - again, we don't earn them, and they aren't rewards for being especially good.
We are given opportunities to serve God and the ability to serve Him and glorify Him - again, by grace.
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