Welcome to "A Word from the Vine." Today we're going to explore the concept of grace and how it relates to salvation.
The Bible tells us that salvation is a gift from God, and it's not something we can earn or deserve (Ephesians 2:8-9). This is where the concept of grace comes in. Grace is God's unearned and undeserved favor towards us. It's His kindness and mercy extended to us even though we don't deserve it.
God's grace is what makes salvation possible. Without His grace, we would all be lost in our sins and separated from God forever. But because of His grace, we can be saved through faith in Jesus Christ (Titus 3:5-7).
The beauty of grace is that it's available to everyone. It doesn't matter who you are or what you've done, God's grace is sufficient to save you. It's not based on your good works or moral character, but on God's love and mercy.
Grace also brings freedom. When we realize that we can't earn our salvation, we can stop striving to be perfect and instead rest in God's grace. We don't have to constantly worry about whether we're good enough, because we know that our salvation is secure in Jesus Christ.
In conclusion, salvation is a gift of grace from God. We can't earn it or deserve it, but we can receive it through faith in Jesus Christ. Let's thank God for His unearned and undeserved favor towards us, and let's live in the freedom that comes from resting in His grace.
I'm Pastor Loren Christensen, and thank you for joining us today on "A Word from the Vine." May God's grace be with you always.
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