Under Grace
“For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.”
- Romans 6:14
As I read today’s scripture from Romans, I am filled with gratitude that as believers we are blessed to be living on this side of the cross in the resurrection power of Jesus Christ and no longer living under the Mosaic law like the Israelites. The Mosaic law was a list of commandments given to the Israelites in the Old Testament that set a standard no one could fully meet; it highlighted humanity's sinfulness with a requirement of perfection. In contrast, God’s grace is unmerited favor and love bestowed upon believers in Christ regardless of worthiness. Paul's point is that Christians are not under the old system of trying to earn righteousness through obeying the law, but we are instead under a new system of grace where righteousness is a gift received through faith in Christ – a gift we did nothing to earn. God poured out His immense love on us applying it freely to anyone who will accept Him as Lord and Savior.
Sin still exists. We live in a fallen world. We need to be mindful of our own temptations, habits, and hurtfulness. We will still struggle, stumble, and fall, and grace is not a license to sin, but our relationship with God is not based on laws or a list of dos and don’ts. Our relationship is based on the finished work of Jesus on the cross. Sin no longer has power over us; it is not our master, and we are not condemned by it. Because of the love and promise of forgiveness through faith in Jesus, we are set free from the chains of sin. We are empowered to live a life that is pleasing to God while being led by the Spirit. We can live confidently in freedom provided solely by God’s grace. Freedom in Christ means we are no longer under the penalty of sin and Jesus gives us the power to love others and be filled with His peace and joy. We can be in relationship with God, free from guilt and shame, experiencing a deep richness because we are now under grace.
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Dear Father, thank You for your lavish gift of grace that You have bestowed upon us. Help me to pursue holiness and live a life that pleases You daily. Amen.
ABOUT ROCKPOINTE CHURCH
RockPointe strives to provide a welcoming, family-friendly environment where people of all walks of life encounter the transforming power of a relationship with Jesus.
You will find RockPointe to be a place of imperfect, but genuine and authentic people seeking to glorify Jesus with their lives. Our hope is to point to the empowering grace of Jesus that transforms people to become impactful disciples for the kingdom of God.
The worship music is modern in style and highly gospel-centered in content. People are encouraged to passionately worship Jesus in “spirit and truth.” At RockPointe we value singing songs that are Christ-exalting and theologically rich.
We hold the Scriptures in high regard as the final authority in a person’s life. Messages at RockPointe are Christ-centered and will provide great insight as to what the Bible teaches about living your life for the glory of God. There is also a Family Room for parents to observe the services even while attending to their family needs.
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