Comments on: Explain grace or show it?

By: Beverley

Beverley — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 15:01:49 +0000

To me it not the people or the church that offers grace but grace come to each soul that truly repents, accepts Christ has their Saviour and live every moment of their remaining days doing his will and none other. i think there are times when we can feel let down by both the people and the church, but there comes a moment when we realise that Jesus Christ never walked away and never let us down.

By: June

June — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 00:40:41 +0000

Yancy’s quote holds so much hope & promise! Breaking the chains that enslave generations? yes, only God’s grace can do that. Your question at the end is a good one, Lisa. Personally, I think that the grace the world gives, just like the love the world gives is but a shadow of the real thing. I believe only God, or the Holy Spirit through a believer can extend TRUE grace and love. The devil sure makes a good counterfeit, though! Great series! You’re inspiring me to read/re read some of these great books!

By: Jerralea

Jerralea — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 19:25:25 +0000

I think the world can do a lot of things that the church is supposed to do – like meeting basic needs – but grace is the game changer. Who can even explain it?

I know one thing, I’m sure thankful for it!

By: Linda@Creekside

Linda@Creekside — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 17:00:42 +0000

When I think of grace, I think of God’s unmerited favor. None of us deserve it. But we all can claim it as our own …

By: Ceil

Ceil — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 15:20:54 +0000

Hi Lisa! I do believe that grace is given by God to all. The only thing it depends on is acceptance. God is powerful! He can find even the smallest little pinhole in a person’s life to enter and transform. It is an amazing gift.

I do think that many do not know what grace is. I know I have been asked that in religious classes. I thought of that with the quote about conveying grace instead of explaining it. Maybe people see acts and words of grace, but they don’t know where it comes from, or what it does. I might vote more for talking about grace than that author.
Blessings!
Ceil

By: Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 14:26:56 +0000

Love this series!

By: Dianna

Dianna — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 13:25:47 +0000

Amen! It is the showing of grace that He uses to convict, to soften and to redeem. May He find us faithful at giving it liberally that others might come to know Him. Hugs to you, Lisa dear.