under grace amazing,

It is because we are under the grace of Christ that we can experience liberty over bondage (Gal 2:4); Justification over condemnation (Gal 2:16); God’s blessing over God’s curse (Gal 3:13-14); God’s promise over Law (Gal 3:18); Sonship over slavery (Gal 3:23-4:7); freedom versus the yoke of slavery (Gal 5:1), Spirit over the flesh (Gal 5:16).

What is grace? the word means undeserved favor or as one translation puts it — special favor. The grace of the Lord Jesus is Christ becoming fully man in order to redeem us from the curse by becoming a curse for us so that we can receive God’s blessing which He promised to those who come to him through faith (Gal 3:13-15). We can’t earn grace, buy grace, merit grace, or deserve grace. God gives grace —enabling us to not only be redeemed but empowering us to live out our salvation.

Where do you find grace? In Christ Jesus — He came in the fullness of grace and truth (Jn 1:16-17). You won’t find grace under Law. Being under law makes you obligated to the law to perform (Gal 5:3). Being under law nullifies grace (Gal 5:2:21) Being under law severs you from grace (Gal 5:4); Being under Law cannot make you a son only a slave (Gal 3:23-26). Being under law cannot make you righteous (Gal 3:21). The problem is not with the Law of God. The problem is with you and me - we do not have the ability to fulfill the Law’s requirement. It is only the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ that gives a standing with God and a power to live a life pleasing to God.

Therefore, be strong in the grace in Christ Jesus. 2 Tim 2:1

In the grip of His grace,

doug