The Grace of God

Karl Barth wrote, "Grace creates liberated laughter. The grace of God in Jesus Christ is beautiful, and it radiates joy and awakens humor."

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ leads us into unspeakable joy that is full of glory. Through grace we learn that the joy of the Lord is our strength, and we experience the fruit of the Spirit in our lives, which is love, joy, peace, patience, meekness, gentleness, faithfulness, goodness, and self-control.

I like this description of grace: "Grace enables us to do what we could not do, be what we could not be, believe what we could not believe, and receive what we could not receive."

There are at least two Pure Gold Classics that have grace as their central subject: The Amazing Works of John Newton and All of Grace by Charles Spurgeon. I highly recommend both of these important works, and may God's grace fill you as you read them.

Spurgeon writes, "Oh, friend, God's great grace surpasses our understanding and comprehension. . . . God is able to pardon you abundantly. Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. God's forgiveness is for those who are guilty."

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8). Have you received this marvelous gift?

"Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus,
Deeper than the mighty rolling sea;
Higher than the mountain, sparkling like a fountain,
All-sufficient grace for even me.
Broader than the scope of my transgressions,
Greater far than all my sin and shame;
O magnify the precious name of Jesus,
Praise His name!"
("Wonderful Grace of Jesus" by Haldor Lillenas)