Grace

Romans 5:12 says, "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned." We were in serious trouble eternally without some help. God came to our rescue with our grace. Contrary to what a lot of people think, God's grace is for everyone. Paul wrote, "Who will have all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth" (1 Timothy 2:4). Someone once said that grace is like a blanket that covers the whole world, and that's a good observation!

Of course, the greatest manifest of God's grace was in Jesus (John 3:16). However, it is critical for you to know that grace doesn't begin and end with God/Christ. A person who wants to take advantage of God's grace and Christ's sacrifice must respond in obedience. Hebrews 5:9 says, "And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him." It's been likened to a drowning person and rope -- one must have the presence of mind to make the effort and be saved.

Ephesians 2:8 says, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God." God's gift is His grace. Through our faith, we begin the process of obedience (John 8:24). It is complete when we repent (Acts 17:30), confess (Romans 10:10), and are baptized (Acts 2:38). If you would like, please contact us for further study.

Kyle Campbell