It’s GRACE!

It’s GRACE!

What separates Christianity from all other religions in the world? 

In his book, “What's So Amazing About Grace?” author Phillip Yancy tells a story (and I’m paraphrasing) about a debate at a comparative religions conference regarding what’s so unique about Christianity. Some suggested it might be the incarnation: the idea that God took on human form in the person of Jesus Christ. Others suggested it might be the resurrection, that death is not the final word. Author and theologian C.S. Lewis walked into the room and asked, “What’s all the rumpus about?”  

“We’re studying what’s so unique about Christianity,” someone said. “Oh, that’s easy,” Lewis answered, “It’s GRACE.” You see, Christianity is the only religion in the world that dares to proclaim that God’s love for humanity is unconditional and free of charge with NO strings attached.  

What separates Christianity from all other religions in the world? Truly, It’s GRACE! God’s unmerited favor upon you. It’s GRACE! Something you cannot earn and cannot do anything to obtain. It’s GRACE! God freely giving to you what you do not deserve—His forgiveness, His mercy, His love, and countless other blessings expressed in and through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. And, beloved, It’s GRACE! God offering eternal life to everyone who places their faith and trust in Jesus Christ because of what He did for them on the cross. How about you? Have you received God’s gift of salvation? It’s free of charge and with NO strings attached.  Indeed, “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” Ephesians 1:7. Praise the Lord!  

This is Laine Wilder for Carry the Light Ministries, bringing you Insights From an Elder.

by Laine Wilder

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Carry the Light Ministries