SAVE BY GRACE

Grace is the unmerited favor of God—a gift we could never earn, yet without it, we would be eternally lost. The lesson makes it clear that all humanity stands guilty before God, unable to save ourselves. But in His love, God provided salvation through Christ, offering us pardon and hope when we deserved only judgment. Grace, however, is not a license to live carelessly in sin; it is an invitation to walk in obedience, trusting in the “operation of God” through faith. Just as Noah found grace and yet had to build the ark, so too we must respond to God’s grace by submitting to His will, including baptism and a life of faithful obedience. Grace saves us, but obedience proves our faith.

The heart of the message is simple yet profound: salvation is God’s gift, but it must be received on His terms. Faith without obedience is dead, and grace without submission is vain. From Ephesians to Acts, scripture shows that grace and obedience are not enemies but companions in God’s plan. It is grace that provides the way, Christ that paid the price, and our obedient faith that accepts the gift. The question then is deeply personal: have you obeyed the gospel to truly receive God’s grace? Eternity hangs on the answer.