Title: Grace of Christ
Yehwa - three words of grace
The way to experience grace can be summarized in three English words. When I think of ‘something-nothing-everything’, that is, ‘something-being capable of doing something’, I have no choice but to be ‘nothing-nothing being’. However, if you realize that you are ‘nothing’ and earnestly ask the Lord, you will become ‘everything-a man with the power to do all things’ by the grace of God.
Goo Hanmal Underwood prays like this in the dark reality of Joseon. “Oh Lord, I can't see anything now. We don't see what we need to do. But, Lord, I will obey. We believe that the day will come when you will begin your work in humble obedience, and our spiritual eyes will see what you are doing.”
Grace is a gift.
If you give a gift with the expectation of something in return, it is already a bribe, not a gift.
In order for a gift to be a gift, it must be given without conditions and without expecting anything in return.
Herein lies the true meaning of the gift.
The same is true of God's grace.
When God gives grace to people, he doesn't expect people to repay them.
He gives grace only because he loves people,
Also, God's grace is so great that human beings cannot repay it with anything, so it is given as a gift.
Now, let's take a closer look at the elements through which grace can be graced and share grace.
Yehwa - Illegal not grace
“No, does the company allow that? Do you think your boss is a devout Christian?” “It is not. Nowadays, every desk has a computer. So I just open the Bible program and read it. who knows You know you're working hard. What."
1. Grace incarnate
The Son of God, Jesus Christ, came into this world in a human body.
He gave up all his privileges and rights as a god and came to this earth.
Sacrifice is giving up what you have.
The Lord gave up his heavenly rights and came to this earth in the image of a creature.
The Eternal One entered the finite world of time and space.
This grace of Christ's sacrificial incarnation is entirely for man.
The Lord Himself said, “The Son of Man came… to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).
Therefore, we should recognize that the incarnation of Christ itself is a sacrificial grace.
Yes Tue - Absolute Thanks
Edison, the inventor, became deaf in his youth. However, he does not become discouraged or resentful, but rather confesses this in his later years. “What I am really grateful for is that I was deaf in my youth so I didn't hear the noise when I was immersed in my research. Hearing impairment has helped me a lot.” Edison was not thankful according to the circumstances, but was absolutely grateful for finding something to be grateful for even in the midst of suffering.
Anyone can receive grace, but not everyone can be thankful. To be grateful, you must have the habit of gratitude, the nature of gratitude, the character of gratitude, and the personality of gratitude. Sometimes we need to see if each of us has these things. If you are a true Christian, you must have these things. If you think you don't have these things, you should try to get them right away.
2. Grace of Death and Resurrection
Death is the inevitable result of sin.
Therefore, Paul said, “O death, where is your victory…
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law” (1 Corinthians 15:55,56).
The Lord has given us grace by dying in the place of mankind to overcome these sins.
Christ also rose for our justification.
Paul said, “Jesus was delivered for our sins,
He also rose for our justification” (Romans 4:25).
Paul also speaks of the resurrection of Christ,
“If Christ has not been raised, your faith is in vain,
you will still be in your sins” (1 Corinthians 15:17).
It testifies that the death and resurrection of Christ are the core of grace.
Therefore, the saints must remember the sacrifice of Christ.
Because when we remember that grace, our faith will become stronger.
Dear saints,
What is the way to make God's grace a true grace in our society?
It will be possible only when we, the saints, show God's grace by not only receiving God's grace, but also practicing it in society.
It should be borne in mind that today's society demands the faithful practice of faith, not words.