In 1st and 2nd Peter, the apostle refers ten times to “grace”. By tracing the references to grace that appear throughout his letters, we discover that grace is something far deeper than the Sunday School answer many Christians might offer. While it does refer to the unmerited favor given those covered by the atoning work of Jesus Christ, it spills over and flows into who we are, how we live, what we look like, and what we do.

Looking at the Greek and Hebrew words for “grace” and how they are used throughout scripture, a growing appreciation occurs for how they correlate to our emotions, our disciplines, and our deeds… what it means to have a regenerate heart and seek the knowledge of God. Grace is not merely something we “have” in Christ, but something that grows, something that multiplies, and something we are entrusted with as stewards.

For something that is such an integral part of our identity, our worship, our fellowship and our mission, it is notably worthy of exploration and meditation. Understanding grace in its many facets equips the Christian to better bear the image of our graceful and gracious Savior.

I invite everyone to join us Sunday March 1st at the Lake City Campus as we look at the grace of God – the God of grace – following the word through Peter’s epistles and where it connects to other scripture including Jesus’ teaching during his incarnation. As always, we’ll respond with communion, song, and continued growth as a community of believers thriving by the amazing grace He has given.