God's grace is evidenced in His ability to transform unprofitable souls, as seen in Philemon 1:10-11 where Onesimus becomes beneficial through faith.
The sufficiency of God's grace is affirmed throughout Scripture, notably in the transformation of individuals like Onesimus in the book of Philemon. Once a runaway and unprofitable servant, Onesimus encounters Christ through Paul, resulting in his conversion and new status as a beloved brother. This showcases God's grace not just as a concept, but as a powerful force that changes lives. Moreover, God's grace extends to enable believers to forgive one another, underscoring the community of faith and the mutual love that should characterize it. The assurance of grace is thus rooted in God's unchanging nature and His promises across all of Scripture.
Scripture References:
Philemon 1:10-11, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Chronicles 13:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Samuel 12, Romans 8:28, Romans 5:20, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, Romans 5:1, Ephesians 2:1-5, Romans 6:14, Hebrews 7:18-19, John 1:16, Jude 24-25, 1 Peter 5:10, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 11:6, Ephesians 1:4-5, Philemon 1:18-19, Philippians 4:19, John 15:5, Galatians 3:14, 2 Kings 4:1-7, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Genesis 45:28, Luke 22:35, Lamentations 3:24, Romans 5:8, Hebrews 7:25, 1 John 5:4, Mark 10:42-45, 1 John 2:2, 1 Corinthians 15:10, Ephesians 2, Mark 5:19, Titus 2:11-12, Psalm 66, Philippians 1:6, Genesis 35, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Romans 8:26, Psalm 32:1, Romans 3:24, James 4:6, Psalm 51:1-2, Romans 8:38-39, Revelation 20:15, Hebrews 10:23, John 21:15-19, Luke 22:54-62
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