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Why do people struggle to understand God's grace?

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Many struggle with God's grace because they mistakenly believe their good works can earn God's favor.

The struggle to grasp God's grace often stems from the human tendency to rely on one's merits and achievements. The sermon illustrates this point by addressing the misconception that merely going to church or being good can ensure salvation. This belief mirrors the wrong understanding of the Israelites, who thought that their lineage gave them an exclusive right to God's favor. In reality, God's grace is freely given and not based on our righteousness. As Spurgeon noted, true understanding comes when one recognizes that 'no sinner can be beforehand with thee.' When individuals rely on their works, they miss the essence of the gospel—salvation through Christ alone, which is completely based on His grace and not on human merit.
Scripture References: Isaiah 65:1, Amos 4:6-11, Ephesians 2:8-9

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Yet, You have not Returned to Me
Nathan Terrell · Mar 15, 2026
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