Key Insights
The Nature of Grace
- God is working in me, giving me the desire and power to do what pleases Him.
- Grace is not just a curriculum or teaching, but a person – Jesus is full of grace and truth.
- Grace is not a license or permission to sin, but rather it is what helps believers to stop sinning.
- Grace is the unmerited abounding provision of God’s infinite love that comes through Jesus Christ, especially for those who depend on him.
- 🤯 Jesus died for his enemies, which is a mind-boggling act of love and grace.
- The concept of grace is not just about love, but also about the operation of Jesus dying for everyone to have the opportunity to believe in him.
- Grace operates on behalf of somebody who deserves the opposite of Grace.
- Sin cannot limit the grace of God, as Jesus died for sinners and enemies alike.
- The Ten Commandments failed when people tried to keep them based on rules and regulations, but under the administration of the Holy Spirit and the grace of God, they can manifest the character of God in one’s life.
The Role of Believers in Demonstrating Grace
- As believers, we have the opportunity to be examples of God’s grace and show the exceeding riches of His grace to future generations.
- Believing in God’s love empowers us to trust in His promises and overcome challenges.
- God’s love is infinite and inexhaustible, capable of overcoming any craziness or failures in our lives, and it is through faith that we can receive and experience this grace.
- God’s grace is free and undeserved, and it cannot be earned through good works or contributions, highlighting the true nature of grace as infinite and without conditions.
Grace and Salvation
- Salvation is a gift of grace that we don’t deserve or earn, so we have nothing to boast about.
- Grace is not about entitlement or deserving blessings, but about receiving something undeserved and free.
- “Jesus has died to give you his inexhaustible Grace and his inexhaustible love and we won’t even learn how to live that way because we’re satisfied with what we’ve learned about bondage.”
Summary
- God’s grace saves, disciplines, and empowers us, and understanding the full meaning of grace is crucial for a grace-filled life; churches should prioritize teaching practical life skills.
- Grace is the unmerited provision of God’s love through Jesus, preventing believers from sinning and restoring all that was lost spiritually, allowing them to receive blessings abundantly.
- God’s grace is the ultimate expression of His love, and as believers, we are chosen to exemplify this grace and kindness, experiencing God’s love and sharing it with others, while Satan tries to deceive us into thinking we are not worthy of God’s love and salvation.
- God’s infinite love provides grace to overcome our past, find peace, fulfill desires, and salvation is received through grace and faith, not human effort.
- Grace is important in our lives as it frees us from religious pressure, reminds us of Jesus’ sacrifice, and allows us to experience inexhaustible love and blessings.
- Grace cannot be earned, it is a gift that acts first on behalf of those who don’t deserve it, teaching righteousness and justifying even sinners and enemies.
- Grace, administered by the Holy Spirit, allows us to keep the Ten Commandments and live a righteous life, while ungodliness leads to wickedness; accepting forgiveness and depending on God is crucial, as is expressing gratitude through worship and giving.
- Join World Changes Church International as an e-member or in-person attendee to experience the transformative power of righteousness and receive God’s blessings and guidance.
