The Grace of God

Summary

An exploration of the doctrine of grace, emphasizing the distinction between the law of the Old Testament and the salvation by grace alone available through Jesus Christ in the present church age.

Highlights

Defining Grace and its Presence in Scripture00:00:00

Robert Breaker introduces the subject of God's grace, defining it as God giving us what we don't deserve and not giving us what we do deserve. He highlights that while grace is mentioned throughout the Bible, many modern versions have reduced its usage compared to the King James Bible.

Grace Throughout Biblical History00:06:06

The speaker traces the presence of grace in Old Testament stories, including Adam and Eve, Abel, Noah, Lot, and Moses, explaining that while these figures received grace, their circumstances often included specific conditional works.

Law vs. Grace and Rightly Dividing the Word00:20:00

The sermon addresses the concept of 'rightly dividing the word of truth,' explaining that the Mosaic Law was a system of works and requirements for Israel, which ended with the coming of Jesus Christ.

Salvation in the Church Age00:26:44

Breaker emphasizes that the current age is a time of pure grace where salvation is received by faith alone in the gospel—the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus—without the need for works of the law.

The Finished Work of Christ00:43:02

The message concludes by clarifying that Jesus Christ is our propitiation. He argues that attempting to earn salvation through works is a rejection of Christ's sacrifice, as only faith in his shed blood brings justification and forgiveness.