Topical Bible: The Gospel: Exhibits the Grace of God

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The Gospel, central to Christian doctrine, is the good news of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection, which offers salvation to humanity. It is a profound exhibition of the grace of God, a theme that permeates the New Testament and is foundational to Christian faith.

Definition and Nature of Grace

Grace, in the biblical context, is the unmerited favor of God toward humanity. It is a gift that cannot be earned by human effort or merit. The Apostle Paul emphasizes this in Ephesians 2:8-9 : "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast." This passage underscores that salvation is a divine gift, highlighting the gratuitous nature of God's grace.

The Gospel as the Manifestation of Grace

The Gospel is the narrative of God's grace manifested through Jesus Christ. John 1:14 states, "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." Jesus, the incarnate Word, embodies grace, offering redemption and reconciliation with God.

Grace in the Life and Ministry of Jesus

Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus exemplified grace. He reached out to the marginalized, healed the sick, and forgave sinners, demonstrating God's love and mercy. In Luke 19:10 , Jesus declares, "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." His mission was to extend grace to those estranged from God, offering them a path to salvation.

The Cross: The Pinnacle of Grace

The crucifixion of Jesus is the ultimate demonstration of God's grace. Romans 5:8 articulates this profound truth: "But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The sacrificial death of Christ on the cross is the means by which grace is extended to humanity, providing atonement for sin and the promise of eternal life.

Grace and Justification

The doctrine of justification by faith is central to understanding the grace of God in the Gospel. Romans 3:23-24 states, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus." Justification is a legal declaration of righteousness, granted not by human effort but by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

Grace and Sanctification

The grace of God not only justifies but also sanctifies believers. Titus 2:11-12 explains, "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone. It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age." Grace empowers believers to live transformed lives, reflecting the character of Christ.

Grace and the Assurance of Salvation

The Gospel assures believers of their salvation, rooted in the grace of God. In John 10:28-29 , Jesus promises, "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand." This assurance is grounded in the steadfast grace of God, providing believers with confidence in their eternal security.

Conclusion

The Gospel is a testament to the grace of God, revealing His love and mercy through Jesus Christ. It is the divine initiative to redeem and restore humanity, offering salvation as a free gift to all who believe. Through the Gospel, the grace of God is made manifest, transforming lives and securing eternal hope.

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Acts 14:3
Long time therefore stayed they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony to the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
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Acts 20:32
And now, brothers, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
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Library

The Last Interview of Paul with the Elders of Ephesus.
... partial and temporary reformation, which the gospel proposes to ... in Jesus Christ,
whom it exhibits as the ... God displayed in the dispensation of grace, melts the ...
/.../dick/lectures on the acts of the apostles/lecture xxiv the last interview.htm

Righteous Grace
... we see this we shall mistake the gospel, and fail ... conscience has raised, - "Is it
righteous grace?" It is ... great work of propitiation that exhibits God as "the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bonar/gods way of peace/chapter iv righteous grace.htm

Book 2
... under earthly blessings; but under the Gospel our minds ... was absent; but the New
Testament exhibits the present ... therefore, he procured for us the grace of God ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/book 2.htm

First Sunday in Lent
... the color and characteristics with which he exhibits it render ... Paul shows the danger
of neglecting the grace of God ... here that the preaching of the Gospel is not ...
//christianbookshelf.org/luther/epistle sermons vol ii/first sunday in lent.htm

The Authorship.
... the Greek language in later life, but still exhibits in the ... the end of the second
century this Gospel was universally ... but in my heart, and by the grace of God ...
/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/the authorship.htm

Sanctification.
... experience of every person who ever enjoyed gospel liberty. ... As I said, the seventh
chapter exhibits one over whom ... not under the law, but under grace." I remark ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xxxviii sanctification.htm

Do are Then Make Void the Law through Faith? God Forbid; Yea, we ...
... an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the spirit of grace?". ... It exhibits his
disinterestedness. ... The gospel demonstrates the truth, and corrects this lie. ...
/.../finney/lectures to professing christians/do are then make void.htm

The Dispensation of the Divine Favours Reconciled with the ...
... beyond the effectual influences of divine grace, and set ... the mind to a system," which
exhibits the character ... for the universality of the gospel offer, contains ...
/.../a theodicy or vindication of the divine glory/chapter v the dispensation of.htm

On Christian Liberty
... One on the part of God, who exhibits this liberty ... ceremonial law must be joined to
the gospel, even by ... forever, will succeed to this liberty of grace, which we ...
/.../the works of james arminius vol 1/disputation 20 on christian liberty.htm

Sudden Conversions.
... of daily life;"but when such a person exhibits a similar ... to recommend and prove the
truth of the Gospel to the ... the Church of God; but by the grace of God I ...
/.../newman/parochial and plain sermons vol viii/sermon xv sudden conversions.htm