Out of the fullness of his grace he has blessed us all, giving us one blessing after another. Blessed are all who wait for him! John 1:16-17 Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. Nehemiah 9:31īut in your great mercy you did not put an end to them or abandon them, for you are a gracious and merciful God. He will not turn his face from you if you return to him.

God is Gracious 2 Chronicles 30:9įor the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. As we grow in our understanding of God's grace, may we also grow in our thankfulness for all that He has done for us. We also receive spiritual gifts that enable us to serve others and build up the body of Christ.

We are forgiven, loved, and given eternal life. When we receive God's grace, it changes everything. When each person uses the spiritual gifts they have received, the church grows in love for God and one another (Ephesians 4:16). Jesus gives leaders to the church to equip his followers for ministry. Spiritual gifts are expressions of God's grace, designed to strengthen and build up the body of Christ. The Greek words for grace (charis) and spiritual gifts (charismata) are related. We also experience God's blessings through gifts of grace (Ephesians 4:7). When we put our trust in Him, He forgives our sins and gives us eternal life (John 3:16). And how do we receive this gift? By putting our faith in Jesus Christ. This means that our salvation is not earned or deserved it is a free gift from God.

The Bible tells us that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus (Ephesians 2:8). God’s ultimate act of grace is the salvation He provides through Jesus Christ. He delights in the welfare of His servants (Psalm 35:27). God wants to bestow blessings upon his creation (Psalm 103:1-5). God is “merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love” (Exodus 34:6). God’s grace toward us originates in His character.

It is His gift to us, given freely and without any strings attached. The dictionary defines grace as 'the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings.' In other words, grace is God's undeserved kindness.

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