Category Archives: God’s Grace

Why Believers Show No Grace

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Steven R. Cook, D.Min.

God is gracious to us and treats us better than we deserve. More so, He calls us to be like Him and to show grace to others. This means loving our enemies and being kind to those who hurt us. Continue reading →

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God’s Favor Toward His People

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Steven R. Cook, D.Min.

God’s favor refers to the goodness and blessing He sows to others. God’s favor is based on His sovereignty, for He is under no compulsion to act, but does so according to His good pleasure, freely, from the bounty of His own goodness. His favor is often accomplished through the agency of other people as well as through circumstances. Continue reading →

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Living By Grace

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Steven R. Cook, D.Min.

The basic idea of “grace” is unmerited favor. The kindness shown is by no means obligatory, but rather, finds its source in the goodness, abundance, and free-heartedness of the giver. Continue reading →

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The Basics of Grace

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Steven R. Cook, D.Min.

Grace derives from the bounty and open-handedness of the giver, can be very costly to the donor, but is always free to the beneficiary. Continue reading →

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God’s Great Grace

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Steven R. Cook, D.Min.

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast. (Eph. 2:8-9) Grace (Grk. charis) is the … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace to Save

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Steven R. Cook, D.Min.

For by grace [charis] you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. (Eph. 2:8-9) Charis is the Greek … Continue reading →

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Believe in Jesus for Salvation

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Steven R. Cook, D.Min.

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” To be saved means to be rescued from harm or danger. Based … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: God’s Grace

God’s Favor Toward His People

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