GraceBaptist Church

If you read the passages in the Bible that mention grace, you'll find many speak of God giving us wisdom, guidance, and strength to live a godly life that blesses our family, friends, and neighbors. This is a gift He gives — not something we earn or deserve.

Religiosity generally gets this backwards. It tries to do good in order to earn God's favor. That can be a real drudgery — it leaves you doubting whether you've done enough, and it's what makes hypocrites so common.

God's plan is to make us genuinely holy from the inside out as we yield to His leading. It's a merciful rescue that fills us with joy and gratitude. (Matt. 22:37–39, Gal. 5:16)

All of us begin life as broken people, insisting on going our own way independently of God. This self-mindedness is called pride — the core sin we experience — and it brings into our lives every other evil compulsion we feel.

But this bad news is eclipsed by the good news of God's grace. Forgiveness, cleansing, eternal life, and peace with God are promised as a merciful gift. The Son of God took our guilt upon Himself and received the penalty due us. Because of His gift, we can go free — free from guilt, free from sin's power to drag us down.

You can make this choice right now, if you are willing — no special location or ritual required. See John 3:16, Romans 6:23, John 5:24, 2 Cor. 5:19–21.