God has always been a God of grace but Easter highlights that trait. Easter points to the grace of God. —
This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. (2 Tim. 1:9-10)
Grace cost Jesus His life but it is free to us. It is a gift. If grace was earned in any way, then it would no longer be grace. (Rom. 5:15; 11:6; Eph. 1:6; 2:8-9; Gal. 2:21)
Easter Points to the Grace of God Available for Us Beyond Salvation
Easter reminds us that “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God” (Eph. 2:8).But, Easter grace not only saves us. It enables us to walk the walk, as seen in Colossians 2:6, NASB, — “Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.”
We receive grace upon grace, even after we are saved. Grace goes beyond the impartation of life because of Easter.
- Easter Grace continues by blessing. (Jn. 1:16)
- Easter Grace continues by giving. (2 Cor. 8:7-9)
- Easter Grace continues by forgiving. (Eph. 1:7)
- Easter Grace continues by empowering. (Rom. 12:6; 1 Cor. 15:10; 2 Cor. 9:8; 12:9; 1 Pet. 4:10)
- Easter Grace continues by encouraging. (2 Thess. 2:16)
- Easter Grace continues by strengthening. (Heb. 13:9)
- Easter Grace continues by teaching and motivating. (Titus 2:11-12)
Grace is just one of God’s many attributes. Check out the Our Great God from A to Z Discipleship Tool Download for alphabetical renderings about who God is and what He does for us.
This presentation has revived me in the things of God this Easter
Praise God! That’s what His grace does for us when we grasp how significant it is not only for our salvation but for our lives right here and now!