Dictionary of Bible Themes The Christian life, from its beginning to its end, is totally dependent upon the grace of God. 2 Corinthians 12:8-9God's grace compensates for human weaknesses 1 Peter 5:10See also 1 Corinthians 2:1-52 Corinthians 9:8 Hebrews 2:14; 4:15; 5:2 James 4:6 2 Peter 3:17-18 Hebrews 4:16 Believers are to pray for grace See also Psalms 25:16Hosea 14:1-2 Colossians 1:9; 4:12 1 Corinthians 15:10 Christian experience may be summed up in terms of grace See also Acts 18:27Romans 5:2 Galatians 1:15 Philippians 1:7 Acts 20:32 Believers should go on to experience more of God's grace See also Acts 13:43Colossians 1:3-6 Hebrews 13:9 1 Peter 5:12 2 Peter 3:18 1 Peter 4:10 Believers are enabled to serve Jesus Christ by his grace See also Acts 15:39-40Romans 5:17; 12:6; 15:15 1 Corinthians 3:10 2 Corinthians 12:9 Galatians 2:9 Ephesians 3:7-9 2 Corinthians 8:6-7 God's grace is seen in Christian character, especially in generosity See also Acts 4:33; 11:22-23Referring to a collection being taken up for the poor Christians in Jerusalem. 2 Corinthians 9:13-14Colossians 4:6 2 Corinthians 6:1 An ongoing experience of God's grace requires the believer's co-operation See also Philippians 2:12-13Hebrews 12:15 1 Peter 5:5 James 4:6 See also 5902 maturity5954 strength 8256 fruitfulness 8347 spiritual growth 8358 weakness, physical 8434 giving |
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