In what ways can we share the "gift by grace" with others? The Overflowing Gift of Grace “But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many!” (Romans 5:15) Why the Gift Must Be Shared • God designed grace to “overflow to the many,” not to be hoarded (Romans 5:15). • We are saved “by grace…for good works” prepared in advance (Ephesians 2:8-10). • As Christ’s ambassadors, we carry God’s urgent appeal to a lost world (2 Corinthians 5:20). Speak the Gospel Clearly • Tell your salvation story—simple, personal, Christ-centered (Acts 1:8). • Explain the core: sin, substitution, resurrection, repentance, faith (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). • Lean on Scripture; it is “the power of God for salvation” (Romans 1:16; 10:17). Live Grace Out Loud • Let everyday conduct back your words: “Let your light shine before men” (Matthew 5:16). • Show kindness when it costs you; people notice the difference (Titus 2:10). • Keep your speech wholesome and seasoned with grace (Colossians 4:6). Serve in Love • Use practical acts of service to open hearts (Galatians 6:10). • Meet tangible needs—meals, rides, child care, repairs (1 John 3:17-18). • Remember: even a cup of cold water given in Jesus’ name matters (Matthew 10:42). Extend Forgiveness Freely • Forgive “just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32). • Release grudges; showcase the reconciling heart of the gospel (Colossians 3:13). • Reconciled relationships authenticate the message we preach (John 13:34-35). Practice Generous Hospitality • Open your home to believers and seekers alike (Romans 12:13; Hebrews 13:1-2). • Share meals; conversations at the table often lead to conversations about Christ. • Hospitality turns strangers into friends who can hear the good news with trust. Invest Your Gifts in Others • “Each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve others” (1 Peter 4:10). • Teach, encourage, give, lead—grace flows through diverse gifts (Romans 12:6-8). • Mentor new believers; pass truth along “to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (2 Timothy 2:2). Stand for Truth in the Public Square • Confess Christ openly, not just privately (Matthew 10:32-33). • Speak with gentleness and respect, yet with conviction (1 Peter 3:15). • Uphold biblical standards in work, school, community—grace shines brightest against darkness (Philippians 2:15-16). Give Generously • Share resources to advance the gospel: missions, mercy ministries, local church (2 Corinthians 9:6-8). • Remember “it is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). • When you supply others’ needs, they glorify God and taste His grace (2 Corinthians 9:11-13). Cover It All in Prayer • Pray for open doors and bold words (Colossians 4:3-4). • Intercede for the lost by name (Romans 10:1). • Depend on the Spirit; only He convinces hearts of sin and points to Christ (John 16:8-11). Living the Overflow God’s “gift by grace” came overflowing from Jesus to us. As His followers, we simply let that same grace keep overflowing—through our lips, our lives, our love—until many more receive the gift for themselves. |
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