JUSTIFIED BY GRACE

Scripture: Romans 5:15-21

“And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.” Romans 11:6 (NKJV)

 Feedback: Share how it feels to earnestly praise God all by yourself.

lot of times, we are tempted to think that our righteousness is a function of our ability and perceived Aholiness. Our righteousness, however, is like a filthy rag before God. We are who we are by the grace of God who loved us and gave himself for us.

Paul reminded the Romans of the depth of God’s grace and the free gift of righteousness by contrasting the work of Adam and that of Jesus.
In Adam, we saw a life of disobedience that led to sin, condemnation, separation and eventual death. But God through Christ brought grace. The death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ happened to give mankind access to the grace of God. His sacrifice brings us justification from the “nature of sin” implanted in every man by Adam’s disobedience. Through Jesus’ obedience, we have access to grace (v19).

Are you a believer, yet carrying around a huge sense of guilt and condemnation? Do you feel unqualified and believe you have not done enough to be justified? Your justification is not of works but by extension of grace. God justifies those He calls. And He has called you because He counted you worthy of the sacrifice He made to bring you justification. Accept His call and come boldly unto His throne of grace that you may obtain mercy and find grace whenever you need it (Heb. 4:16).

Reflection: Have I in any way neglected God’s grace over my life?

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for your dear son Jesus Christ, whose birth, death and resurrection has given me a new life in Jesus name.

FAITH BYTE: My life is a product of God’s grace; I manifest God’s glory in my life always.

This Week Walk of Faith: Extend divine grace to others, share God’s word with at least 2 people this week.