Sufficiency of Grace
Sufficiency of Grace2
The Message of 1 Peter
By G. Campbell Morgan0G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes the central teaching of 1 Peter, which is the sufficiency of God's grace in the lives of believers. He explains that grace is the source of confidence, conduct, character, and courage, urging Christians to stand firm in this grace, especially during trials and suffering. Morgan highlights that the grace of God is not only a theological concept but a practical resource for daily living, enabling believers to endure hardships and reflect Christ's character. He concludes with a call to recognize the preciousness of Christ and the communal identity of the church as a royal priesthood, showcasing God's excellencies. The message is clear: grace is essential for a thriving Christian life.
Christ Revealed as God's Provision
By T. Austin-Sparks0JHN 14:26ROM 5:1ROM 8:12CO 4:62CO 12:9GAL 2:20EPH 2:8PHP 3:9HEB 12:11JN 3:4T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that Christ is revealed as God's provision for righteousness and acceptance, highlighting the transformative power of seeing Christ's face. He discusses how Paul's encounter with Jesus dismantled his self-righteousness and led him to understand that true righteousness comes from faith in Christ, not from personal merit. Sparks reassures believers that despite their struggles and failures, their standing with God is secure through Christ's righteousness, and that the Holy Spirit is actively working to transform them. He encourages the congregation to recognize the sufficiency of God's grace in their trials and to maintain faith in Christ as their source of strength and righteousness.