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What do the parables of Luke 15 teach about God’s grace?

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The parables illustrate God's grace in actively seeking and joyfully saving those who are lost.

In Luke 15, the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son collectively illuminate the nature of God's grace. These stories show that God, depicted as a shepherd, a woman, and a father, is not passive but actively pursues the lost. The joy that erupts upon recovery reflects the effusive grace that God extends to sinners, emphasizing that no sinner is beyond hope. It highlights the joy in heaven when even one sinner repents and is restored. These narratives encapsulate the sovereign grace of God, affirming that He seeks His elect with relentless love and will ensure their return to Him. This grace is not earned but given freely, as demonstrated in the undignified joy of the shepherd when he finds the lost sheep.
Scripture References: Luke 15:1-7, Luke 15:8-10, Luke 15:11-32

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Lost Sheep Found
Tom Harding · Feb 25, 2018
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