Foundations of Grace

Paul describes in Romans the transition from the imperfect law-based righteousness to the perfect righteousness by grace through faith offered because of the cross.


The transition from law to grace

The book of James is to Jews under the Law of Moses and is in contradiction to Paul's
teaching of grace through faith, without works.


James teaches law, not grace

The original apostles continued to the end to faithfully keep the whole law of Moses, including circumcision.

The 12 apostles never stopped keeping the law

The original apostles never taught that Christ provided a free gift of salvation by dying
for the sins of the world.


The 12 apostles didn’t teach grace

In the four gospels, the big focus is the gospel of the kingdom, which shouldn't be confused with the gospel of grace.

The Gospel of Grace vs. the Gospel of the Kingdom

During his earthly ministry Jesus upheld only what the Law of Moses offered, which did not include salvation by grace.

Jesus did not teach salvation by grace

One if the critical keys to understanding the difference between law and grace is understanding that the teachings of Christ in the four gospels are according to the Old Testament law, not according to grace.

The four gospels are in the Old Testament

God offers us grace as a free gift, but we still have to accept it. We do that through faith.

Receiving Grace: Faith

God wants to give grace to everyone, but he only offers it to those who will humble themselves.

Receiving Grace: Humility

Don't confuse God's grace with apathy. God will still judge the unrepentant.

Grace is not God's apathy

God doesn't just forgive us, but counts us as perfectly righteous.

Grace is God's righteousness accounted to you

Some say we must prove our faith by our works. That's not the way to live by grace.

Faith without works is completely sufficient

When you make a clear distinction between law and grace you'll see more clearly how amazing God's grace really is.

Grace is not law

Grace is more than it's definition. It's a gift and not a wage earned.

Grace is more than favor

As Christians we ought to have the right attitude toward children, but we shouldn't turn that 
good attitude into man-made commands that only lead to guilt or pride.


Full quiver legalism

Grace is the foundation of the Gospel. If we don't understand grace, we cannot fully understand the Gospel.


Foundations of Grace: Introduction

A review of the film "October Baby" about a young woman who finds out from her adopted parents
that she survived a failed abortion.


October Baby

In most places across the globe family sizes are shrinking. Does the Bible have anything to say
about how big families should be?


A Full Quiver

If you a Christian believer, the God declares that you are 100% pure. Not with your own righteous, but with His.


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The transition from law to grace

James teaches law, not grace

The 12 apostles never stopped keeping the law

The 12 apostles didn’t teach grace

The Gospel of Grace vs. the Gospel of the Kingdom