Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
For it is by grace you have been saved,
Summary: Once again, we find ourselves pondering the meaning of “grace.” Paul points out that we are saved by grace, and as we explore this topic, we discover a beautiful picture of a loving God.
Continue reading “Ephesians 2:8a – Why Does God Bother?”… in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace,
Summary: Getting to know someone takes a bit of effort. That is true for anyone, even God. Getting to know our Heavenly Father is the most rewarding relationship we can have.
Continue reading “Ephesians 2:7a – Getting To Know God”
Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
In our meditation on James 4: 6 (a) we examined the concept of Grace. I wrote:
“Grace is one of the simplest concepts in the Bible, and yet for some reason, it is difficult to understand. Grace is commonly understood to mean a manner of acting. For example, a ballerina dances with grace. Grace can also mean a gift or favor. In this case, I think it might mean both.
“God loves us even though we are unlovable. When a perfect being shows kindness and affection to his enemy (James 4: 4) it is an act of grace. When our God takes the extra step of giving us the means to be redeemed from Satan’s power, he does us a favor. What he gives us is the gift of Himself. We call this gift the Holy Spirit.
Continue reading “1 Peter 1:2 (e) — Grace and Peace”