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While God's promised mercy is heavily mentioned in the Old Testament. Grace, or mercy put in action, is more of a New Testament theme. Because of God's mercy, He saved us, and extended grace to us. Grace is used in two ways in the New Testament, saving grace and grace that enables us to carry out God's plan and labor for His Kingdom. The prophets saw this time of grace in which we live. 1 Peter 1:10 Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:
Jesus, the eternal Word of God, was full of God's grace. We are saved from sin by the gift of God's grace. 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.
Romans 5:17 For 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.) {by one man's...: or, by one offence}
We are saved by grace and grace alone. This does not rule out confession or obedience to
God's Word. It simply means that we cannot earn God's saving grace. While God's promised mercy is heavily mentioned in the Old Testament; Grace, or mercy put in action, is more of a New Testament theme. Because of God's mercy, He saved us, and extended grace to us. Grace is used in two ways in the New Testament, saving grace and grace that enables us to carry out God's plan and labor for His Kingdom. God saved us by his grace, that we might
cease from our own works and exibit His workmanship in us. Grace, gives us hope of salvation.
Acts 15:11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ
we shall be saved, even as they.
Grace enables us to grow in Christ. Because of Jesus, we have access to the Grace of God which allows us to find help in time of need. Romans 5:2 By whom alsowe have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. By grace, Jesus tasted death for us. We need not fear! Hebrews 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. {for the: or, by the} While God's promised mercy is heavily mentioned in the Old Testament; Grace, or mercy put in action, is more of a New Testament theme. Because of God's mercy, He saved us, and extended grace to us. Grace is used in two ways in the New Testament, saving grace and grace that enables us to carry out God's plan and labor for His Kingdom. The Grace of God overcomes sin!Romans 5:20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But, where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: Romans 5:21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. ,br> Grace teaches us the ways of God. Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, {hath...: or, to all men, hath appeared} 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; {glorious...: Gr. the appearance of the glory of the great God, and of our Saviour Jesus Christ} 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. While God's promised mercy is heavily mentioned in the Old Testament; Grace, or mercy put in action, is more of a New Testament theme. Because of God's mercy, He saved us, and extended grace to us. Grace is used in two ways in the New Testament, saving grace and grace that enables us to carry out God's plan and labor for His Kingdom. Grace frees us from the yoke of the law and the dominion of sin.Romans 6:14 For sin shall not have dominion under grace. Galatians 2:21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. Galatians 5:4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace, While God's promised mercy is heavily mentioned in the Old Testament; Grace, or mercy put in action, is more of a New Testament theme. Because of God's mercy, He saved us, and extended grace to us. Grace is used in two ways in the New Testament, saving grace and grace that enables us to carry out God's plan and labor for His Kingdom. Being freed by grace from the yoke of the Law, does not give us a license to sin. Actually because of Grace, we are more conscience of sin.Romans 6:1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? Romans 6:15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. While God's promised mercy is heavily mentioned in the Old Testament; Grace, or mercy put in action, is more of a New Testament theme. Because of God's mercy, He saved us, and extended grace to us. Grace is used in two ways in the New Testament, saving grace and grace that enables us to carry out God's plan and labor for His Kingdom. God gives His Grace to us to carry out specific tasks.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. 1 Corinthians 3:10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. 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. While God's promised mercy is heavily mentioned in the Old Testament; Grace, or mercy put in action, is more of a New Testament theme. Because of God's mercy, He saved us, and extended grace to us. Grace is used in two ways in the New Testament, saving grace and grace that enables us to carry out God's plan and labor for His Kingdom. Although God by His Grace gives us various gifts to accomplish His ministry, we don't all have the same measure of grace.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; Romans 15:15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, 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; Ephesians 4:7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. While God's promised mercy is heavily mentioned in the Old Testament; Grace, or mercy put in action, is more of a New Testament theme. Because of God's mercy, He saved us, and extended grace to us. Grace is used in two ways in the New Testament, saving grace and grace that enables us to carry out God's plan and labor for His Kingdom. God gives grace to the humble!James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 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. 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. {soberly: Gr. to sobriety} 2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: 2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, "; As we grow in grace, we increase in the knowledge of Christ and seek to glorify Him. 2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 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. Our conduct and speech should magnify the grace of God. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Colossians 4:6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
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