1 CORINTHIANS 15:10
But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. vs. 10
WHAT IS GRACE?
Grace is an unmerited favour of God, it is an undeserved kindness of God. Grace is the application of God’s righteousness to a sinner.
Grace is eternal life and final salvation, grace is virtues proceeding from divine influence such as faith, humility, patience, meekness and generosity.
Grace is gratitude, grace is a priviledge, grace can catapult you from a lower place to a higher place.
Grace is kindness to do what is right
Grace is a prayer before or after giving thanks to God (meal).
Grace is beauty of formal movement (dancing).
Grace is a delay allowed for favour of payment.
Grace is God’s energy and Grace is a spiritual power.
Grace is a gift from God to believers and unbelievers.
God’s grace is impacting forgiveness, acceptance and power to do God’s will.
Grace is a gift from God t believers and unbelievers.
EPHESIANS 2:8-9
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Vs. 8
Not of works, lest any man should boast. Vs. 9
God distribute is grace to us in every area of our life.
- Saving grace
- Sustaining grace
- Enabling grace
- Progressive grace
- Motivating grace
- God gives grace to be believers and to be free from sin
- God gives believers grace to do, to will and to act.
- He gives grace for prayer
- Grace to grow and witness for Christ
- There is grace for another level of grace; from one level of blessing to another.
- There is grace and power in giving.
- There is grace for another grace to carry one to the next level.
- There is a general grace for salvation.
One must diligently seek for the grace of God if one needs it.
Humility
Submission
Drawing closer to God: by praying, by worshiping, by fasting and praying, fellow shipping with the Holy Spirit and the word of God, praises and thanksgiving, removing your hands from evil, purification of the heart, a broken and contrite heart.
God gives us grace according to our capability and also when we diligently seek Him.