The Gift of Grace

"I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ" (I Corinthians 1:4).

As we look at this verse, we first consider the giver of grace. Paul gives thanks to God for the grace He has given. Surely, we ought always to be giving thanks for the grace given to us as fallen, unworthy sinners. We then talk about the blessings of grace. He addresses the church as saints, because they are a people called and sanctified. And then we observe the scope of grace. We look at electing grace, redeeming grace, calling grace, justifying grace and keeping grace.