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Originally Posted by thephnxman
His NAME is Jesus!
Which begs the question:
How can anyone's doctrine of grace precede the grace that saves?
AND YOU ARE STUDYING THAT?
Brother Villa
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I've studied the doctrines of grace many years ago. I might revisit it. Here's my understanding...
The very same grace that draws a man, saves a man, and keeps a man. These are essentially works of the Spirit, through the unmerited favor of God.
Prevenient Grace (some believe it is selective, others believe it is universal, hence my post which was largely inspired by your earlier post):
John 6:44
No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Saving Grace (only received by those who obey the Gospel):
Acts 2:38-39
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Sanctifying Grace (only experienced through continual prayer and submission):
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
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