Thank God for Grace and Truth

For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. - John 1:17

    For the law was given by Moses,

    but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ

    Grace and truth are his own perfections. In Christ grace and truth are inseparable, joined together. One cannot have grace without truth, nor truth without grace. The grace which saves a sinner is not moral weakness nor a mere sentimental invitation; but it is the grace of God (who cannot lie) which is established on the principles of a law honored and justice satisfied by our Redeemer. The grace of Christ does not set aside the law and its requirements. No! It establishes the law! Grace establishes the law because it has a Substitute who perfectly fulfilled every jot and tittle and endured the penalty of sin for all who believe.

Law manifests what is in men, sin! Grace manifests what is in God, love!

Law demands righteousness from men! Grace brings the righteousness of God to men!

Law sentences men to death! Grace gives life to dead men!

Law speaks of what men must do! Grace tells what Christ has done!

Law gives a knowledge of sin! Grace puts sin away! Puts it away forever to be remembered no more. Thank God for grace and truth!