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Written
by Johanna Hobrath
On
September 5, 2001, I sat in a church sanctuary. The topic that
evening centered upon "Grace." There is no dispute about
the vast interpretation when clarifying the word "Grace".
Throughout
the past years of my life, "the Grace of God" has been accepted
as a normal Godly Attribute" because I am a born-again, Spirit-filled
Believer in Christ.
When
taking an in-depth look at the word "Grace," a person may
perceive a greater understanding when studying the "Attributes of
Grace." Words are not adequate when one realizes, with
gratitude, that "God's Love and Grace" goes beyond the
comprehension of human understanding.
What
is "Grace"? My dictionary defines "Grace" . .
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"Any
attractive quality."
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"An
extension of time granted after a set time for paying a debt."
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"The
Love of God toward man."
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"A
short prayer at meal."
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"The
divine influence operating in man (person)."
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"Any
divinely inspired spiritual virtue of excellence."
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The
definition of "Any divinely inspired spiritual virtue of
excellence" reminds me of a cliché that states, "to err is
human, to forgive is divine."
Human
nature, at times, wants to justify the wrongs of another person.
Although what is "right" is right, and what is "wrong"
is wrong. A wife or a husband may have to exercise grace in their
daily relationship with one another--especially if the couple is not
like-minded. You or I may be living a Christian life, but there is
no guarantee that the marriage relationship, although bound through God at
the church altar, will provide smooth sailing.
On
September 5, 2001, the "Grace Teaching" in a church sanctuary
was focused upon an adulteress (John 8:1-8). The Bible tells us that
Jesus faced the crowd when a woman was brought to Him, and He said,
". . . He that is without sin among
you, let him first cast a stone at her."
When Jesus spoke those words, "He
stooped down, and wrote on the ground." (John 8:8).
After Jesus wrote on the ground, those in the crowd were convicted of
their accusations.
While
driving home that evening, my husband asked me, "what do you suppose
Jesus wrote on the ground?" My answer, "I have heard
sermons on that subject, however, the Bible does not tell us that
answer." My husband then replied, "I cannot verify the
following statement; however, I believe Jesus wrote several sins that the
people committed; and after that writing, they were convicted of their own
sins." (John 8:6,7,8)
Scripture
tells us in John 8:9, "And when they
which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by
one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left
alone, and the woman standing in the midst."
God's
Grace to mankind also teaches mankind to break barriers of prejudice,
pride, and self-righteousness toward others.
II
THESSALONIANS 2:16 states:
"NOW
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF AND
GOD, EVEN OUR FATHER,
WHICH
HATH LOVED US AND HATH GIVEN US
EVERLASTING
CONSOLATION AND GOOD HOPE THROUGH GRACE."
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"SALVATION
IS THE BOUNTIFUL GRACE OF GOD TO MANKIND!" Johanna
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