I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose

 

 

GRACE -  The Greek word "Charis" translates to non-meritorious or unearned favor, an unearned gift, a favor or blessings bestowed as a gift, freely and never as merit for work performed

 

God’s grace is that which saves and sustains the one trusting in Christ’s finished work of salvation. Grace is about God’s mercy, while working to keep the law is about our merit. Yet grace is more than mercy, for mercy only postpones or withholds the punishment we deserve. But grace gives us the opposite of what we deserve. This is not only saving and sustaining grace, it is scandalous grace. For it gives the one who deserves an “F” in life, an “A+.”

 

How is this just? It is just because Christ died in our place. He took our “F” and offers us His “A+.” He took our sin, separation and death and offers us His righteousness, Sonship, and eternal life through faith in Him.

 

When we attempt to add law-keeping to salvation, we “nullify” grace. And having set aside grace, we nullify the work of Christ on the cross with it. 

 

Grace is God’s unmerited favor freely bestowed on those who having recognized their own inability to save themselves, willingly put their trust in Christ and His finished work of salvation. For salvation is by God’s grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.

Prayer Points

 

1. Father, I thank You for the unmerited gift of grace that You have freely given. Help me to live daily in gratitude for the favor that I did not earn but that You have generously given through Christ.

 

2. Lord, I pray for a deeper revelation of Your grace in my life. Open my heart and mind to understand the fullness of what it means to live under Your grace.

 

3. Father , guard my heart from the temptation to rely on my works or efforts to earn Your favor. 

 

4. Father, Teach me to receive Your grace with humility and to trust in Your love and mercy completely. Help me to live a life that reflects the freedom and joy of being a recipient of Your grace