11/19/2024
The Bible frequently mentions grace and glory often highlighting their spiritual significance. Grace refers to God's unmerited favor and kindness toward humanity. This emphasizes his love forgiveness and provision. Ephesians 2:8-9. For it is by grace that you have been saved through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is a gift from God, not by works so that no one can boast. Salvation is a gift of grace, not something that can be earned by human efforts. Corinthians 12:2. But he said unto me My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in our weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ,s power may rest in me. God's grace Substains believers through trials and weakness. Titus 2:11. For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. Grace's is universal extended to all people through Jesus Christ. Glory often refers to God's Majesty splendor, and presence, or honor given to him. It also represents the future glory believers will share with him. Psalms 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God, proclaiming the work of his hands. Creation reflects God's glory and magistrate. Romans 8:18 I consider that our present suffering is not worth anything compared to the glory that will be revealed to us threw us. Future glory for believers surpasses present struggles. Second Corinthians 3:18. And we all with unveiled faces complete the Lord's glory, we are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the spirit. Believers are transformed to reflect God's glory.. The concept of grace and glory often intersect, reflecting God's full provision for believers in this life and the next. Psalms 84:11. For the Lord God is a son and a shield, the Lord bestows favor and honor with no good thing does he withhold from those who walk in blameless light and glory. Favor Grace honor Glory are linked together showing God's abundant blessing. 1 Peter 5:10. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, he will restore you and make you strong firm and steadfast. Grace leads believers to eternal glory in Christ Jesus. Romans 5:2 Through him we also have obtained access by faith into his grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Grace is the foundation, and glory in his ultimate hope. Grace represents God's gift of salvation and substance, while Glory reveals his Majesty to the believers ultimate hope. They work together in the journey of faith, from receiving God's favor to sharing in his eternal splendor. May the grace glory and splendor of God's love shine upon all of us each and every day and night of our lives in Jesus holy name we pray these things in this minute and time and forevermore Amen and amen.. written 11-19-24 by David Dunn. I'm ready Lord to preach and teach the gospel to all the nations.
