Beauty Of An Amazing Grace
Roger's message centers on the theme of "amazing grace," emphasizing its beauty and significance in the Christian faith. He begins by inviting the congregation to sing the hymn "Amazing Grace," reflecting on its profound meaning. Roger shares personal anecdotes about his appreciation for flowers, drawing a parallel to the beauty of grace, which he believes should be admired rather than dissected theologically. He highlights that grace is a major theme in the New Testament, mentioned approximately 155 times, and is foundational to understanding scripture. Through readings from Ephesians, he illustrates how grace is a continuous gift from God, bestowed upon believers before the foundation of the world and extending into eternity. Roger emphasizes that grace is unmerited favor, lavished upon us abundantly, and is essential for our spiritual lives. He encourages the congregation to recognize grace in their lives, especially during difficult times, and concludes with a prayer, expressing gratitude for God's ongoing grace and its transformative power in their lives.
- Theme of "Amazing Grace"
- Importance of singing and meditating on grace
- Personal anecdotes about beauty and grace
- Grace as a major New Testament theme
- Readings from Ephesians highlighting grace
- Grace as unmerited favor
- Continuous and abundant nature of grace
- Grace in difficult times
- Conclusion with a prayer of gratitude
2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
