Monday, August 11, 2014

Grace and Glory

Your life is in the darkness of sin and unbelief, until by God's grace you are enabled to walk in the light of Jesus Christ.  He brings you into the reality of God's presence, as He delivers you out of the darkness of your night.

God gives you grace and glory through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace is God's gift to you. It is never earned, never deserved, but by grace alone. Glory comes through Jesus Christ. The glory of God's presence in your life is through Christ alone.

If God asked you why he should take you to heaven, what would your answer be? You may reply, "I've tried to live a good life." That answer will never be acceptable to God.

According to the Bible, all have sinned. Your sins separate you from God. Only the grace of God in Christ can save you. Christ died on the cross to forgive sinners. He is risen from the dead to save you by grace through faith. He will give you grace and glory.

"For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord gives grace and glory"  (Psalm 84:11).

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23).

Jesus said, "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12).