When I began studying about grace is a place, I realized that not only do we stand in grace, but grace is poured out on us by all three members of the Trinity.
- Holy Spirit: And I will pour out upon the house of David and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace or unmerited favor and supplication. Zech. 12:10
- God the Father: He did this that He might clearly demonstrate through the ages to come the immeasurable (limitless, surpassing) riches of His free grace (His unmerited favor) in [His] kindness and goodness of heart toward us in Christ Jesus. Eph. 2:7
- Jesus: For while the Law was given through Moses, grace (unearned, undeserved favor and spiritual blessing) and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17
I think grace is a difficult concept for us to grasp and live in. Look at the following comparison of law and grace.
|
Law |
Grace |
| 1. God demands righteousness from his people. | 1. God gives righteousness to his people. |
| 2. Righteousness based on Moses and good works. | 2. Righteousness based on Christ and His character. |
| 3. Blessings accompany obedience. | 3. God gives blessing as a free gift. |
| 4. We cannot achieve what God demands in our power. | 4. We are given the power by God. |
Grace almost seems too good to be true. Where do you live most of the time? Law? Grace? I know we’re positionally in grace all the time, but how about practically?
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