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GROWING AND GOING IN GRACE John. 1. 16 17 And of His fullness have all we received, and grace for grace. For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. Romans. 5.17 For if by one mans offense death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3. 17-18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. ****************************************************************************** G Gods R Riches A At C Christs E Expenses In lay man terms, grace is enjoying things freely that someone else paid for. ***************************************************************************** WAGE - When a person works an eight-hour day and receives a fair day's pay for his time Prize - When a person competes with an opponent and receives a trophy for his performance Award - When a person receives appropriate recognition for his long service or high achievements Grace - When a person is not capable of earning a wage, can win no prize, and deserves no award - Yet receives such a gift anyway - that is a good picture of God's unmerited favor. This is what we mean when we talk about the grace of God. Nita Johnstone ***************************************************************************** In the Old Testament the word "grace" is rare, but "disgrace" is common with almost 100 citations In the New Testament, "grace" is plentiful with over 100 references, and "disgrace" hardly rated a mention **************************************************************************** Genealogy of Jesus Christ Tamar Rahab Ruth Solomon

GOING IN GRACE If you are a proper receiver of the grace of God, you cannot help but be a proper giver of grace. Why? If you are constantly aware of the multitude of sins that are forgiven and the depth of forgiveness you cannot but forgive other peoples sins to you. That is a proper response of a healthy heart.

For a proper recipient of the grace of God, the commandments of God are light (1John.5.3; Matt.11.30).

A proper receiver of the grace of God in turn loves God. Because unless you know you are loved, it is hard to love God (1John 4.19). Matt. 18.21-22: Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.