Grace, The Sphere of the Believer's Life

“If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.” – 1 Peter 2:3

Once having tasted grace, the believer can go on to have all of the grace he wants. Grace abounds (2 Cor. 9:8). Grace is sufficient (2 Cor. 12:9). The believer is placed in the sphere of grace. There is grace for grace (John 1:16). Grace surrounds us on every side. To be in a sphere is to partake all that it is and all that it imparts. That means in every facet of a Christian’s life, there is grace. There is grace for every need!

Every facet of a Christian’s life then requires an applied understanding of the word and orientation to the grace of God. God’s grace is always available for the believer. In fact, the Lord waits to pour out His grace to us, (Isa. 30:18–19).

Grace is sufficient for every problem.

Grace is greater than sin, Rom. 5:20.

Grace is greater than suffering, 2 Cor. 12:9, 10.

Grace is greater than Satan, James 4:6, 7.

The following are some examples of God’s grace provision for the Christian life:

• Grace in God’s acceptance: Eph. 1:6

• Grace in confidence in God’s plan: 2 Thess. 2:16

• Grace in prayer: Heb. 4:16

• Grace in daily provision: Ps. 84:11; Acts 4:33, 34; Rom. 8:32

• Grace in suffering: 2 Cor. 12:9, 10

• Grace in God’s patience with us: Ps. 103:8‑12

• Grace in releasing the power of God: 2 Tim. 2:1

• Grace in humility (1 Peter 5:5)

• Grace in truth (Col. 1:6)

• Grace in victory over sin: Rom. 6:14

• Grace in spiritual growth: 2 Pet. 3:18; Acts 20:32; 1 Cor. 15:10

• Grace in spiritual gifts: Rom. 12:6; Eph. 3:7,8; 4:7

• Grace in stability: 1 Pet. 5:12; Heb. 13:9

• Grace in becoming gracious: 2 Cor. 8:19; Col. 4:6; 1 Pet. 4:10

• Grace in Christian living: Heb. 12:28; 2 Cor. 1:12; Col. 4:6

• Grace in worship of God: Col. 3:16

• Grace in labouring: 1 Cor. 15:10; 

• Grace in ministering: 2 Cor. 6:1; 9:8–11; Eph. 4:29

• Grace even in the ages to come: Ephesians 2:7

Evangelist Rodgie Quirante

The Workman's Treasure Study Series