Recently, I was talking with a good friend of mine, and I made some references to what Grace provides. I could tell by the look on their face that there was some confusion, probably due to our definition of the word Grace. When hearing the term God’s grace, most Christians have heard the saying God’s unmerited favor, which is true, but there is much more depth to the understanding of God’s Grace. The Apostle Paul mentions the Gospel of Grace in Acts 20:24, and the bible speaks of the Covenant of Grace. 

What I’m about to share is not some new teaching but more of an in-depth look at what a believer in Jesus Christ has regarding Grace. Firstly, It’s important to understand that Grace is a person, and that person is Jesus Christ. 

John 1:14

And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John 1:17

For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

The Word made flesh is speaking about Jesus. Jesus is full of grace and truth. Grace and truth are not separate ideals; you cannot have one without the other. If you understand grace, you will understand truth. “You can easily replace the word ‘Jesus’ with ‘grace’, and vice versa, as they are interchangeable.”

By Grace/Jesus, God has provided everything we will ever need, and He did it before you existed. 2 Peter 1:3 says God has given us everything pertaining to life and godliness. He does it through grace. 

Hebrews 13:9 (NKJ) says For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace. The grace of God is not something that will go away with time. Grace is God’s response to those of us who have responded to the Gospel by believing in Jesus. Grace is not just in this life but throughout eternity. So, with this in mind, it is extremely important for us to become Students of Grace. This would require us to study the Bible, renew our minds, and discover what is available to us for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3).

Here are just a few examples of areas covered by Grace

  • Ephesians 1:7-8 – We are forgiven of our sins always and forever
  • Romans 5:1 – We are made righteous and holy in his sight
  • John 3:36 – We HAVE eternal life. Not someday, but now
  • Romans 8:1 – We are free from the condemnation of sin
  • Isaiah 53:5  – We have access to complete healing of our bodies
  • Philippians 4:19 – Our daily needs, such as food, clothing, and shelter, are provided
  • John 14:27 – Jesus gave us His peace to walk in
  • Galatians 2:20 (KJV) – We live by the faith of Jesus
  • James 1:5-8 – We can access His Wisdom
  • Romans 15:13 – Hope for the future

These areas are just a few provided by this Gospel of Grace.  

There are a couple of things I want to point out. 

First, none of these areas require participation on our part; God has provided this through His grace. I recently heard this quote: “Grace cannot be grace if there is a condition on it”. This may come as a surprise, but the Old Testament was centered on what we must do, but the New Testament is about what God has done for us through Jesus/Grace.

Secondly, Many Christians waste vast amounts of time trying to reproduce what is already been provided. For example, being righteous and holy is not achieved through our own efforts. Because of Jesus, God has already declared us righteous and holy in His sight. By trying to obtain righteousness yourself, you frustrate the grace of God (Galatians 2:21). 

So, how do we access the provisions of what Grace has made available? Just like salvation, we access the provision of grace through Faith. “It’s truly incredible how God has provided everything we need for our lives and spiritual growth through His grace. And what’s even more amazing is that He has given us the ability to access these blessings. As it says in Romans 12:3, God has given each of us a measure of faith.”

Understanding the balance between grace and faith is the key. Grace provides, but it is our faith that enables us to receive. The New Covenant speaks volumes regarding our Faith. In Hebrews 11:6, scriptures go so far as to say without faith, it is impossible to please God. 

This topic of Faith is for another time, but I look forward to sharing it with you. 

Some other Blog posts you may be interested in:

Love, Grace, and Faith
Three aspects of the Law changed by Grace

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