Bible Study March 5, 2024
Romans 5:20 – 21 (ESV)
“20 The Law came in so that the offense would increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, 21 so that, as sin reigned in death, so also grace would reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Paul talked a much about sin and grace even writing in Romans 6: 1 “What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase?” So, shall we then continue in sin that grace may abound? Paul replies with a resounding “God forbid” (Romans 6:2). To desire to continue in sin shows a misunderstanding of this abundant grace and a contempt for Jesus’ sacrifice. Either we believe what God says is true or we don’t.
Satan is roaming about telling us God is a liar and cannot be trusted. And unfortunately many people believe his lies. It’s time we stake a stand against Satan and what he tells us. What Jesus is telling us is that His grace is sufficient for all things in all situations.
Paul Bunyan was imprisoned for preaching without a license by the Anglican Church. This occurred in 1660 and he was told he could be released if he chose not to preach at private gatherings. He spent twelve years in prison but refused to stop preaching. During his time in prison he wrote Pilgrim’s Progress and his autobiography.
Bunyan would say that his conversion was a “a miracle of precious grace” as most of us would say the same thing. Bunyan truly experienced God’s grace in his life. He wrote “His whole gospel is a gospel of grace, words of peace, and salvation.”
God Bless.
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