Grace: Let God be God
Who is in control? We humans were created to “rule over” (Genesis 1:27-31). So when we find the grace of God, we somehow start thinking “I can do this.” We start to be in control, marginalizing God to be our co-pilot.
Grace: Bold Words, Bold Actions
Grace. What image comes to mind? Beauty? Charm? Elegance? Gentleness? What about boldness? Courageous?
Grace: Different Gifts
Differences. Wouldn’t it be so great if we didn’t have any differences? How peaceful the world would be… if everyone would just think and act my way? Isn’t that how we think?
Grace: Sober Judgment
How do I view myself? Some say, “Be a wounded soldier”. Others say, “Be a noble man.” Some say, “Be a strong man.” Others say, “Be kind and mind your own business.”
Grace: The Great I AM
Who is worthy? None beside Thee. The mountains shake before Him, the demons run and flee, at the mention of His name, King of Majesty!
Grace: No Longer By Works
Romans chapter 7 through 10 continue to expound on multiple themes like a Mozart symphony. The word “grace” next appears in chapter 11.
Grace: My New Master
After speaking so highly of grace, Romans 6 immediately qualifies that grace. The grace of God does not lead to sinning any way we want. Grace is our new master in Jesus.
Grace: The Reigning Champion
If Romans may be called the “book of grace”, then Romans chapter 5 is certainly the “chapter of grace”.
Grace: To Give Life and Identity
As one person put it, “The argument of the Book of Romans is not the development of one single idea; it is more like a musical composition, in that it is the development of a number of themes, all intertwined.” (source) Indeed, the study of Romans is quickly seeming to be a lifelong task!