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The undeniable Laws of Life
The Law of Grace
You don’t always get what you deserve, but you can get exactly what you want.
During a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. A heated debate went on for some time until C. S. Lewis wandered into the room. “What’s all the rumpus about?” he asked, and heard in reply that his colleagues were discussing Christianity's unique contribution among world religions. Lewis responded, “Oh, that's easy. It’s grace.” All the people at the conference had to agree.
The idea of God’s love coming to us free of charge, no strings attached, seems to go against the grain. The Buddhist eight-fold path, the Hindu doctrine of karma, the Muslim code of law - all of these endeavour to offer a way to earn approval. Only Christianity shows us that God’s love is unconditional, and His love is evidenced through grace more than any other means.
God’s grace is often hard for us to fathom, and so Jesus talked to us about it often. Author Philip Yancey expressed it perfectly in his book 'What's So Amazing about Grace?' “I have meditated enough on Jesus’ stories of grace to let their meaning filter through,” writes Yancey. “Still each time I confront their astonishing message I realise how thickly the veil of ‘un-grace’ obscures my view of God.”
I’m convinced that the greatest inconsistency in the church today concerns the grace of God. Our souls must be intensely guarded in this one vital area. Every doctrine and every precept should come under the government of grace (so that they can become personally and operationally effective).
The Law of Grace secures for you a supernatural life outside your own human experiences. Also, you acquire the ability to receive divine power that takes you beyond your natural limitations. Furthermore, it provides you with boundless opportunities to express fruits far exceeding your natural output. God’s grace is truly dynamic! |
Chris Demetriou, 07/04/2010 |
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