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What does the Bible teach about the transforming power of grace?

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The Bible teaches that grace transforms believers, making them profitable servants of God.

Scripture emphasizes the transformative power of grace in the believer's life. In Philemon 1:11, Paul writes about Onesimus who, prior to his conversion, was unprofitable, but after receiving grace, he became profitable. This transformation illustrates the essence of true conversion, where a person is changed from a life of sin to a life of service for God. Similarly, Romans 12:1 encourages believers to present themselves as living sacrifices, indicating that grace empowers us to live in a manner that glorifies God. Thus, grace is not only the means of our salvation but also the impetus for our ongoing transformation into Christ-likeness.
Scripture References: Philemon 1:11, Romans 12:1

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Unprofitable, but now Profitable
Wayne Boyd · Jul 19, 2017
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