WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY BULLETIN: GRACE IS NOT CHEAP-Amb. Pat UNAJI

GRACE IS NOT CHEAP

KEY STATEMENT:- ‘’ For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ’’. John 1:17.

It is so easy to think that grace is cheap simply because it is undeserved, unmerited and unearned. Through grace, you get the things you don’t deserve; but, beloved, grace is not cheap. Though it is free to you, the truth is that someone paid for it.

It is also erroneous to think that since the blood of Jesus Christ has cleansed us from our sins – past, present and future – that we therefore have a license to go wild and live in sin. Grace is not a license to commit all kinds of debauchery with the impression that such acts don’t matter because God has forgiven you.

Grace stands for ‘’ God’s riches at Christ expense’’, Christ paid for everything! It would be unrighteous and unjust of God to not judge a sinner, after He said that ‘’ the soul that sinneth shall die’’. He also said ‘’ the wages of sin is death’’ (Romans 3:23, 6:23). He justified and acquitted us simply because Jesus died in our stead. If Jesus had not died; we would have still been in the bondage of sin. We would still be prisoners of sin that deserves wrath of God. If no price is paid for Grace, there can be no grace. If no price had been paid for grace to reach you, then there would be no grace. The scriptures says ‘’ for the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ (John 1:17). In other words, grace and truth are packaged together. You can’t talk about grace without truth. The reason God is extending grace to us rather than judgement and wrath is because all the anger, wrath and condemnation was borne by Jesus Christ on the cross. 

The finished work on the cross by Christ released grace unto us. That is why God gives you preferential treatment. That is why; He puts you in places you don’t deserve. He takes you from the backside and puts you on the frontline – all because of grace. I pray that grace will speak for you and put you ahead of the pack in Jesus Name.

Further insights

John 1:16-17

Romans 5:6-10

WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY: YOU ARE NOT UNDER THE LAW- Amb. PAT UNAJI

YOU ARE NOT UNDER THE LAW

KEY STATEMENT: - ‘’ for the law was given by Moses; but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ’’. John 1:17 KJV.

For too long believers have been consumed with concerns about the law; many Christians today mix the law and grace together. We are quick to tell people to confess their sins to be saved; then we quote, ‘’ by grace ye are saved’’ (Ephesians 2:5). The question is, what exactly are you saying?

Do you realize that if your salvation is based on your confession of sin, you cannot be saved? Stop and think about it. Look at it again; if you think that you have to confess your sins to be saved, then you cannot be saved. Do you understand why? Jesus died on the Cross and rose ever before you were formed in your mother’s womb. He paid the price for your sin in advance and He never asked you to confess your sin to be saved; rather, the word of God says, ‘’ if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shall believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved’’ (Romans 10:9). Did you notice that there is nothing about sin in the scriptures? Do you know why? It is because God knows that you can never successfully confess all your sins. 

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God knows that the law could not save man, and that is why Jesus came (Romans 4:25). It is therefore an insult on the finished work at Calvary to think that there is anything you can do to be saved. You have no hand in your salvation. Your salvation is a free gift. Jesus paid the full price for you, so you are no longer under the law but under the grace (Romans 6:14)

Do you understand the implication of being under grace? It means you do all that you do; not because you want to make it to heaven but because you love Him. You give to show your love for Him; you tithe out of love, you win souls out of love and your daily life is driven by love and not sin. That is God’s plan and intention for man. 

Further insights:- 

Romans 10:5-11

Ephesians 2:4-10

Romans 4:25

Romans 5:1-3.

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YOU ARE ENTITLED TO THE BLESSING-Amb Pat UNAJI

YOU ARE ENTITLED TO THE BLESSING

Key Statement: - Blessed be the Lord and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ (Ephesians 1:3) KJV.

Ever before you did right or wrong, God has already moved on your behalf. In Christ, God has already blessed us. It is not about you, it is because He has moved on your behalf on the cross of Calvary. That is why you are entitled to the blessing. It is not because you did right. It is because of Christ. So what is your assignment?

Say thank you Jesus. Thank you for what you have done in my life, I believe I receive. Thank you for my salvation. Thank you for delivering me. Thank you for healing me. Thank you for setting me free. That is your part. The fact that you have not yet seen the manifestation does not mean it has not been done. It has already been done! 

The scripture says in Titus 2:11 – For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men. But, not all men received it. The question is not whether it has been done. It is whether you are receiving what has already been done for you in Christ. The death, burial, resurrection of Christ guarantees us complete and total victory; so all we have to do is believe and receive it. 

No matter what you are passing through or the challenge you are faced with; thank Him, because He has already done it for you. Your victory is sure. So, thank Him for the answers, because they shall surely manifest. It’s already done.

Further insights

2 Peter 1:2-4

Colossians 1:12-14

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