GOD'S PROMISES #2

' From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ'.

Literally the Greek text translates 'because out of his fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace ... '

The focus of this promise is the infinite measure of God's grace. There are other texts that also draw our attention to his boundless grace:

We read of 'God's abundant provision of grace' ... 'his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves' ... 'the riches of God's grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding' ... 'the incomparable riches of his grace' ... 'the grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly'.

What is this promise of grace? And who is it for?

The promise of grace is the promise of an acceptance with God that is not for a moment based on our ability to keep God's law.

The grace that is promised is God's free gift.

This promised grace is more than enough to cover our sins and obtain our acquittal.

It is for all who believe.

To trust in Jesus Christ, and in him alone, for our acceptance with God, is to know this amazing grace.

Out of the fullness of Jesus Christ - all that he is and all that he did - all who believe in him have received, as God's free gift, grace upon grace.

Do you know this grace? Do you know the fullness of peace with God this grace gives? Look at Jesus, the Son of God, dying to pay the penalty due your sins. Believe in him. Trust in him, not in yourself, and God's promise is - abundant grace lavished upon you.

Scriptures: John 1:16,17; Romans 5:17; Ephesians 1:6,7,8; 2:7; 1 Timothy 1:14; Romans 3:19-26; Ephesians 2:1-10.