For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it
is the gift of God. – Eph 2:8
Men, even the most misogynistic and bigoted of them, will not allow any
man to trash talk their mother. They may allow or even participate in
disparaging comments about womenkind; but they draw the line when it comes to
their own Momma!
Antagonism to the teaching of GRACE has been on the rise recently;
mostly in reaction to its resurgence into mainstream church doctrine. Books
have been published, dedicated websites have been set up, and even certain
‘ministries’ have been incorporated to attack any message, minister or ministry
that overtly aligns itself with the teaching of ‘Grace’.
While attack on any aspect of the Gospel is naturally to be expected of
this world, unfortunately, many Believers also join in this foray. They echo the
world’s belittling of the doctrine of Grace with various catchall labels like,
“easy-believism”, “hyper-grace churches”, “You-Can-Sin-Anyway-You-Want
doctrine”, etc.
This is unfortunate, considering these sincere saints are attacking the
very foundation of their faith and eternal destiny.
The Bible categorically states that we are saved by GRACE! (Eph 2:8).
While important dogmata like Faith, Prayer, Holiness, Wisdom, are vital to
Christian growth, without Grace, all of these will be completely ineffective.
The Gospel that we preach IS a declaration of Grace (Act 20:24; 20:32).
This is what uniquely distinguishes Christianity from other Faiths. If we sideline
or try to minimise this important foundation of our faith, we risk being no
more than just another religion on earth.
My prayer is that the Father, “the God of all grace”, make us “strong
in the grace that is in Christ Jesus”; through the help of the Holy Spirit –
“the Spirit of Grace” – in Jesus’ Name; (1Pet 5:10; 2Ti 2:1; Heb 10:29).
AMEN.
More Blessings await you today; you’ll not miss them in Jesus’ Name.
GREG ELKAN
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