ASK Devotions

Part 5: Grace - Gives the Undeserved Gift

Part 5 3 min read

Grows from

The Vine (Jesus)

John 1:17

“For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.”

“For the law was given through Moses. Grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.”

Key passages

Ephesians 2:8-9

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast.”

Romans 3:23-24

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.”

“For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God; being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.”

Romans 5:1-2

“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”

“Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ; through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”

Romans 11:6

“And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.”

“And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.”

Titus 2:11-12

“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world.”

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age.”

John 1:14, 16-17

“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. … And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.”

“The Word became flesh and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the only born Son of the Father, full of grace and truth. … From his fullness we all received grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses. Grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.”

2 Corinthians 12:9

“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

“He has said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.”

Hebrews 4:16

“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”

“Let’s therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace for help in time of need.”

James 4:6

“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”

“But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, ‘God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Revelation 22:21

“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.”

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with all the saints. Amen.”

What Scripture says

  • Grace is the means by which we are saved, received through faith — a gift, not earned (Eph 2:8-9).
  • Justification is “freely by His grace” through redemption in Christ (Rom 3:24).
  • Grace and works are mutually exclusive as to earning (Rom 11:6).
  • Grace teaches us to deny ungodliness (Titus 2:12) — it is also a teacher.
  • Grace came through Jesus Christ (John 1:17).
  • Grace is sufficient; strength perfected in weakness (2 Cor 12:9).
  • The throne is a “throne of grace” — we obtain mercy and find grace there (Heb 4:16).
  • God gives grace to the humble, resists the proud (James 4:6).

Connections

  • To Faith — saved by grace through faith (Eph 2:8)
  • To Jesus — grace came through Him (John 1:17)
  • To Mercy — both obtained at the same throne (Heb 4:16)
  • To Humility — grace given to the humble (James 4:6)
  • To Hope — access into grace, rejoice in hope (Rom 5:2)
  • To Works (against earning) — not of works (Eph 2:9; Rom 11:6)

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of grace. We are saved by grace through faith, and not by our own works, so none of us can boast.

Your grace is sufficient for us, and Your strength is made perfect in our weakness. Help us to come boldly to Your throne of grace and to find help in our time of need.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.