Recently I did a little study of the word "grace" in the Bible and how it relates to the character of God. These are some things I learned:
Grace describes the very character of God and is seen in each member of the Trinity. The Father is called the God of all grace (1 Pet. 5:10). The Spirit is called the Spirit of grace (Heb. 10:29). The glory of Jesus the Son is full of grace and truth (Jn. 1:14).
God's grace isn't inadequate in any way - it's sufficient for us at all times (2 Co. 12:9). It won't run out, either - it's exceedingly abundant (1 Tim. 1:14), for God is RICH in grace toward us and this grace will be showered upon us for all eternity (Eph. 2:7). This grace is not small or puny - it's glorious and makes us jump up and down in praise to God (Eph. 1:6). His grace isn't just a "sometimes" thing, for God is gracious in ALL His works (Ps. 145:17).
God longs to be gracious to us (Is. 30:18). He wants us to taste and see how gracious He is (1 Pet. 2:3). His grace toward us has been shown or revealed in Jesus, for the most special way God has graced us is in Christ (Eph. 1:6). Jesus showed us God's grace by becoming poor for us so we could become rich in Him (2 Co. 8:9). By grace He tasted death for every person in the world (Heb. 2:19). He gives us His own Life as the most wonderful grace-gift of all (Rom. 6:23).
Grace is who God is, and He shows us that grace in Jesus! In Christ, we are accepted for free and receive the gift of Life and righteousness. Thank You, Lord, for being a God of ALL GRACE!
With Love,
