Grace

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GRACE

By Dennis Schmidt 9/2007

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This paper discusses grace or unmerited flavor from God to His Christians. Grace is getting from God a gift that we do not deserve. God gives the gift of grace to whoever He wishes & only gives kindness (not grace) to the unbeliever. All scriptures are from the King James' version Bible.

INDUCTIVE COMMENTS:

THEME:

GRACE IS A GIFT FROM GOD: God grace by gift of Jesus grace to Christians by a measure of faith He called us not according to our works but His own purpose & grace given before world.

Romans 5:15 "But not as the offence, so also <is> the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, <which is> by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many"Jesus is the source of grace given as a gift to the Christian.

Romans 12:3 "For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith." God dealt measure of faith.

1 Corinthians 1:4 "I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;" Grace come from Jesus as a gift.

Ephesians 4:7 "But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ." The Christian is given a measured gift of grace.

2 Timothy 1:9 "Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began," Grace given to God's Christians before world began.

PURPOSE:

COMPARE - OFFENSE (SIN) LEADING TO DEATH & GIFT OF GRACE TO LIFE: Sin by Adam lead to death & the grace of gift of righteousness by Jesus life & ministry lead to life.

Romans 5:15-21 "But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. {16} And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification. {17} or if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) {18} Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. {19} For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. {20} Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: {21} That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord." Gift of grace vs. law

God's grace makes us what we are and what we will be. We still need to labor with God's help so the grace will not be vain.

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." God's grace within the Christian drives him to labor for God.

KEY VERSE:

WHO: God mainly by Bible authors Peter and Paul

TO WHOM: Elected Christians

WHAT:

H2580. chen, khane; from H2603; graciousness, i.e. subj. (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty):--favour, grace (-ious), pleasant, precious, [well-] favoured.

Genesis 6:8 "But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD." H2580

- Noah was favored by God to be the instrument to bring salvation to his family and animals.

Proverbs 3:34 "Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly." H2580

- God blesses those that are lowly and meek.

G5485. charis, khar'-ece; from G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstr. or concr.; lit., fig. or spiritual; espec. the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude):--acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace (-ious), joy liberality, pleasure, thank (-s, -worthy).

Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: <it is> the gift of God: {9} Not of works, lest any man should boast." G5485

- God gives grace & we believe unto salvation. It is a gift of God and not of man's work.

1 Peter 5:5 "Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble." G5485

- God resists the proud and blesses by His grace those that are humble & those subject to others.

WHY:

THE CHRISTIAN'S RELATIONSHIP OF GRACE OR SIN & LAW: Christians are to be dead to sin, not under law, & not live in sin that grace they abound. They know that righteousness comes not by law but by Christ, & they are not to frustrate grace but are justified by Christ not law

Romans 6:1-2 "What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? {2} God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?" God's grace abounds.

Romans 6:14-15 "For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. {15} What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid." If under grace sin does not dominate the Christian because he is not under the law.

Galatians 2:21 "I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain." The grace of God produces righteousness in us by Christ death.

Galatians 5:4 "Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace." Results of trying to be justified by law is that you fall from grace.

LASTING GRACE: God is blessing us during this age or dispensation of grace & in future ages. God will show His exceeding riches of His grace toward us through Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 2:7 "That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus." Looking back we will see God's grace toward us.

Ephesians 3:2 "If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:" We live in the dispensation or age of grace.

WAY:

GRACE GROWS BY THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD & HUMILITY: Want grace to grow?

God gives grace to humble, & lets grace grow with the growth in the knowledge of God & Jesus.

Proverbs 3:34 "Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly."Grace to low

James 4:6 "But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble." God's method for Christians growing in grace.

1 Peter 5:5 "Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all <of you> be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble." God's method for Christians growing in grace.

1 Peter 1:2 "Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied." Grace and peace be multiplied - by God's election.

2 Peter 1:2 "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord," Grace and peace be multiplied - knowledge of God.

2 Peter 3:18 "But grow in grace, and <in> the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him <be> glory both now and for ever. Amen." Grow in grace by the knowledge of Jesus.

WHEREAS:

WE ARE SAVED BY GRACE: Salvation is an unmerited gift from God to whoever He desires.

Through the grace of Jesus we are saved, make us heirs of eternal life, & will not withhold good.

Psalms 84:11 "For the LORD God <is> a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good <thing> will he withhold from them that walk uprightly." God give grace to walk upright.

Acts 15:11 "But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they." Through the grace of Jesus the Christian is saved.

Romans 11:5-6 "Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace. {6} And if by grace, then <is it> no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if <it be> of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work."

It is given freely by God (Psalms 84:11). Both Jews & Christians are saved by grace not by works.

Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: {9} Not of works, lest any man should boast." Grace is the gift of God to save us.

Titus 3:7 "That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life." Justified by God's grace to become heirs of eternal life.

WHERE: Earth

WHEN: All Times

WHILE:

GOD'S (JESUS) GRACE: Jesus had God's grace upon Him, law came by Moses but grace came by Jesus, & Jesus gave us the riches of His grace for our redemption the forgiveness of sins.

Luke 2:40 "And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him." Jesus has the fullness of grace which is shared by Christians in redemption.

John 1:14-17 "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. {15} John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me. {16} And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. {17} For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ." The Old Testament saint had only a partial grace. Jesus is the fullness of the grace of God.

Ephesians 1:6-7 "To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. {7} In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;" The riches of God's grace is love, redemption, & forgiveness.

GOD GIVES ONLY LOVING KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVER:Only Christians receive God's grace starting with salvation making them God's children. God provides man what he needs to exist.

Matthew 5:45 "That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust." Kindness

Acts 14:17 "Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness." Kindness

1 Timothy 6:17 "Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;" Kindness to all.

MAN MAY FAIL TO RECEIVE GOD'S GRACE: God provides grace to only His Christians.

Unbelievers do not receive grace in vain, are bitter & defiled, have wrong gospel, & deny Jesus.

2 Corinthians 6:1 "We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain."God is blessing, but the unbeliever is not receiving making the grace vain

Galatians 1:6-7 "I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: {7} Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ." To follow the wrong gospel removes the person from grace.

Hebrews 12:15 "Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;" Bitterness leads to failed grace.

Jude 1:4 "For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ." God's grace used wrong leads man to denying Christ.

WANT:

GRACE TO RECEIVE GIFTS AND DO OUR MINISTRY:God's grace to do our ministries:

of witnessing of the resurrection of Jesus, with access by faith into this grace where we stand, with gifts from grace to prophecy, or grace to preach among Gentiles as good stewards of God's grace.

Acts 4:33 "And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all." Grace to make the Christians witnesses of Jesus resurrection.

Romans 5:2 "By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God." Access to God by grace given the Christian.

Romans 12:6 "Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;"Gifts of Holy Spirit by grace given.

Ephesians 3:8 "Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;" Grace given to preach Christ riches.

1 Peter 4:10 "As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God." Grace from God to use the ministry gift.

PAPER OUTLINE:

I) THE HEBREW & GREEK WORDS FOR GRACE:

II) GOD GIVES ONLY LOVING KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVER:

III) MAN MAY FAIL TO RECEIVE GOD'S GRACE:

IV) COMPARE - OFFENSE (SIN) LEADING TO DEATH & GIFT OF GRACE TO LIFE:

V) GOD'S (JESUS) GRACE:

VI) GRACE IS A GIFT FROM GOD:

VII) GRACE GROWS BY THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD & HUMILITY:

VIII) WE ARE SAVED BY GRACE:

IX) GRACE TO RECEIVE GIFTS AND DO OUR MINISTRY:

X) THE CHRISTIAN'S RELATIONSHIP OF GRACE OR SIN & LAW:

XI) GRACE CONCLUSION:

I) THE HEBREW & GREEK WORDS FOR GRACE: Strong's Dictionary meanings/scriptures

See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" for more information on this subject.

H2580. chen, khane; from H2603; graciousness, i.e. subj. (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty):--favour, grace (-ious), pleasant, precious, [well-] favoured.

Genesis 6:8 "But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD." H2580

- Noah was favored by God to be the instrument to bring salvation to his family and animals.

Proverbs 3:34 "Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly." H2580

- God blesses those that are lowly and meek.

Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: <it is> the gift of God: {9} Not of works, lest any man should boast." G5485

- God gives grace & we believe unto salvation. It is a gift of God and not of man's work.

- God resists the proud and blesses by His grace those that are humble & those subject to others.

II) GOD GIVES ONLY LOVING KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVER:Only Christians receive God's grace starting with salvation making them God's children. God provides man what he needs to exist.

Acts 14:17 "Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness." Kindness

III) MAN MAY FAIL TO RECEIVE GOD'S GRACE: God provides grace to only His Christians.

Unbelievers do not receive grace in vain, are bitter & defiled, have wrong gospel, & deny Jesus.

See my paper: "Is Free Will Biblical?" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Some Saved and Some Lost God's Sovereignty" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "God Plans for His Purpose. Who Harden Pharaoh's Heart?" for more information on this subject.

Hebrews 12:15 "Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;" Bitterness leads to failed grace.

IV) COMPARE - OFFENSE (SIN) LEADING TO DEATH & GIFT OF GRACE TO LIFE: Sin by Adam lead to death & the grace of gift of righteousness by Jesus life & ministry lead to life.

V) GOD'S (JESUS) GRACE: Jesus had God's grace upon Him, law came by Moses but grace came by Jesus, & Jesus gave us the riches of His grace for our redemption the forgiveness of sins.

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events, & Identity" for more information on this subject.

Luke 2:40 "And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him." Jesus has the fullness of grace which is shared by Christians in redemption.

VI) GRACE IS A GIFT FROM GOD: God grace by gift of Jesus grace to Christians by a measure of faith He called us not according to our works but His own purpose & grace given before world.

See my paper: "Triunity - Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" for more information on this subject.

1 Corinthians 1:4 "I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;" Grace come from Jesus as a gift.

Ephesians 4:7 "But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ." The Christian is given a measured gift of grace.

VII) GRACE GROWS BY THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD & HUMILITY: Want grace to grow?

God gives grace to humble, & lets grace grow with the growth in the knowledge of God & Jesus.

See my paper: "Christian Growth" for more information on this subject.

Proverbs 3:34 "Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly."Grace to low

James 4:6 "But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble." God's method for Christians growing in grace.

2 Peter 1:2 "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord," Grace and peace be multiplied - knowledge of God.

2 Peter 3:18 "But grow in grace, and <in> the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him <be> glory both now and for ever. Amen." Grow in grace by the knowledge of Jesus.

VIII) WE ARE SAVED BY GRACE: Salvation is an unmerited gift from God to whoever He desires.

Through the grace of Jesus we are saved, make us heirs of eternal life, & will not withhold good.

See my paper: "What is a Born-Again & How to Become One?" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "True Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.

Psalms 84:11 "For the LORD God <is> a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good <thing> will he withhold from them that walk uprightly." God give grace to walk upright.

Acts 15:11 "But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they." Through the grace of Jesus the Christian is saved.

It is given freely by God (Psalms 84:11). Both Jews & Christians are saved by grace not by works.

Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: {9} Not of works, lest any man should boast." Grace is the gift of God to save us.

Titus 3:7 "That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life." Justified by God's grace to become heirs of eternal life.

IX) GRACE TO RECEIVE GIFTS AND DO OUR MINISTRY:God's grace to do our ministries:

of witnessing of the resurrection of Jesus, with access by faith into this grace where we stand, with gifts from grace to prophecy, or grace to preach among Gentiles as good stewards of God's grace.

See my paper: "Church Officers and Their Qualifications" for more information on this subject.

Romans 5:2 "By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God." Access to God by grace given the Christian.

Romans 12:6 "Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;"Gifts of Holy Spirit by grace given.

1 Peter 4:10 "As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God." Grace from God to use the ministry gift.

X) THE CHRISTIAN'S RELATIONSHIP OF GRACE OR SIN & LAW: Christians are to be dead to sin, not under law, & not live in sin that grace they abound. They know that righteousness comes not by law but by Christ, & they are not to frustrate grace but are justified by Christ not law

See my paper: "Questions & Answers on Law, Faith, & Liberty" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "What Does God Really Want?" for more information on this subject.

Romans 6:1-2 "What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? {2} God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?" God's grace abounds.

Galatians 2:21 "I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain." The grace of God produces righteousness in us by Christ death.

Galatians 5:4 "Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace." Results of trying to be justified by law is that you fall from grace.

LASTING GRACE: God is blessing us during this age or dispensation of grace & in future ages. God will show His exceeding riches of His grace toward us through Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 2:7 "That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus." Looking back we will see God's grace toward us.

Ephesians 3:2 "If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:" We live in the dispensation or age of grace.

XI) GRACE CONCLUSION: God's grace makes us what we are and what we will be. We still need to labor with God's help so the grace will not be vain.

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