Meaning of Grace | Michael Summers, Celebrate Recovery Worship Leader (NW Arkansas)

What does God’s grace mean to you? Is it unmerited favor? Is it the power to overcome our sin?
Well, I might say that grace is a lot of those things and more.

The Bible says several things about God’s grace:

Ephesians 2:8 - we’re saved by His grace
2 Corinthians 12:9 - His grace is all we need
Romans 6:14 - there’s freedom from sin in God’s grace
James 4:6 - God gives His grace generously
Ephesians 2:5 - we didn’t do anything to earn God’s grace


These are just a few examples of what God’s grace is and this week at CR and every week we experience the power, love, and incredible nature of God’s grace.


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