Amazing Grace: How to Receive and Reflect God’s Unmerited Favor: Christian Values, #15

By Faithful G. Writer

Amazing Grace: How to Receive and Reflect God's Unmerited Favor is a book that guides readers through a joyful and grateful journey into the world of God's grace. Grace is God's undeserved kindness and generosity toward sinners, which he demonstrates by sending his Son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins and rise again for our justification. Grace is also God's gift to us by faith in Jesus Christ, not by works or merit, which brings us forgiveness, reconciliation, adoption, transformation, empowerment, and eternal life.

The book covers everything from understanding the need for grace and receiving the gift of grace, to enjoying the benefits of grace and responding to the grace. The book also provides practical guidance on how to grow in grace, overcome the challenges to grace, and express grace to others. The book also incorporates biblical examples and teachings, personal stories and testimonies, and discussion questions and activities to help readers deepen their understanding and application of grace.

Amazing Grace: How to Receive and Reflect God's Unmerited Favor is a book that will teach you how to embrace grace as a vital Christian value and a way of life. Whether you are a new or a mature believer, this book will show you how to live boldly and fearlessly in Christ, by relying on his grace and reflecting his grace.

Amazing Grace: How to Receive and Reflect God's Unmerited Favor

• Language: English
• Publisher: Pure Water Books
• Release date: Sep 26, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215283417

Faithful G. Writer

Faithful G. Witness is a Christian author, tutor, and coach who loves and enjoys reading, studying, and teaching the Bible. He was born in a Christian family and has studied the Bible both in the church and at school. He has a degree in accounting and worked as a professional accountant for over 30 years. He is married and has children, and lives in Ottawa, Canada. Faithful’s passion is to help others discover the joy and power of studying the Bible and applying it to their lives. He has written several books on various topics related to Bible study, such as Bible Study 101: How to Read, Understand, and Apply God’s Word in Your Life. He also offers online courses, workshops, and mentoring programs for anyone who wants to learn more about the Bible and grow in their faith. Faithful is an active member of his church and serves as an elder. He also participates in various ministries and outreach programs that share the gospel with others. He believes that studying the Bible is not only a personal activity, but also a communal and missional one. Faithful’s motto is: “The Bible is God’s love letter to us. Let us read it, study it, live it, and share it.”

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Introduction

What is grace? Grace is a word that has many meanings and nuances, but in the context of this book, we will use it to mean God’s undeserved kindness and generosity toward sinners. Grace is God’s favor that He freely gives to us, not because of who we are or what we have done, but because of who He is and what He has done. Grace is God’s love that He lavishly pours out on us, not because we are worthy or deserving, but because He is gracious and merciful.

Why is grace an important Christian value? Grace is an important Christian value because it is the foundation and the essence of our salvation and our Christian life. The Bible tells us that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and rose again for our justification (Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 4:25). The Bible also tells us that we are called to live by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, who empowers us to do good works and to bear fruit for His glory (Galatians 2:20; John 15:5).

The Bible is full of examples and teachings that show us the importance of grace. Here are some of them:

In the Old Testament, we see how God chose Abraham and his descendants by His grace, not because they were great or righteous, but because He loved them and made a covenant with them (Genesis 12:1-3; Deuteronomy 7:6-8).

In the New Testament, we see how God sent His Son Jesus Christ by His grace, not because we were good or holy, but because He loved us and gave Himself for us (John 3:16; Galatians 1:4).

In the Gospels, we see how Jesus Christ demonstrated His grace, not by condemning sinners or rejecting outcasts, but by forgiving them and welcoming them (Luke 7:36-50; Mark 2:13-17).

In the Acts, we see how the Holy Spirit poured out His grace, not by limiting it to a few or a select group, but by extending it to all people from every nation and background (Acts 2:1-21; Acts 10:34-48).

In the Epistles, we see how the apostles taught about grace, not by adding works or conditions to it, but by affirming it as a gift and a blessing from God (Romans 11:6; Ephesians 1:3).

In the Revelation, we see how God will consummate His grace, not by abandoning us or judging us harshly, but by saving us and rewarding us with His presence and His glory (Revelation 21:3-4; Revelation 22:12).

These are some of the examples and teachings that show us the importance of grace.

What is the tone of this book? The tone of this book is joyful and grateful. Joyful because we want to celebrate God’s grace and its benefits in our lives. Grateful because we want to appreciate God’s grace and its source in our lives. We want to invite you to join us in this joyful and grateful journey into the world of God’s grace.

What is the purpose of this book? The purpose of this book is to help you receive and reflect God’s grace in your life. We want to help you receive God’s grace by faith in Jesus Christ, who is the embodiment of grace. We want to help you enjoy God’s grace and its benefits in your daily life. We want to help you grow in grace by studying God’s word, praying to God, participating in the church, serving others, and sharing the gospel.

We also want to help you reflect God’s grace to others in your life and relationships. We want to help you express God’s grace by forgiving others, showing kindness, giving generously, etc. We want to help you use your gifts and talents to glorify God and bless others with His grace. We want to help you face the challenges that test your understanding and application of grace with God’s help and by applying biblical principles and strategies.

We hope that this book will inspire you, encourage you, challenge you, and equip you to receive and reflect God’s unmerited favor in your life.

Chapter 1: The Need for Grace

What is grace? Grace is the undeserved and unearned favor of God. Grace is God’s love in action, His kindness and mercy toward us, His willingness to forgive our sins and restore our relationship with Him. Grace is not something we can earn by our good works, our religious rituals, or our moral efforts. Grace is a gift that God freely gives to us because of His love and His purpose for us.

But why do we need grace? The answer is simple: