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Why is knowing Christ essential for understanding grace?

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Knowing Christ is essential for understanding grace because all grace is in Him and reveals God's character (John 1:17).

Understanding grace is intimately connected to knowing Christ because grace is defined through His person and work. John 1:17 states that 'the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.' This illustrates that grace is found exclusively in Christ, whose sacrificial death provides the foundation for all grace offered to believers. Without knowing Christ, one cannot fully grasp the depth and richness of grace as it is revealed in Scripture. Christ’s life, death, and resurrection are the ultimate demonstrations of God's unmerited favor towards sinners, and thus, growing in knowledge of Him enhances our appreciation and experience of grace. This knowledge transforms our hearts and compels us to grow in grace ourselves.
Scripture References: John 1:17, 2 Peter 3:18

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Grow In Grace
Gary Shepard · Mar 14, 2018
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