# Grace Bible Study Takeaways ## Background - 2024.04.10 - As of today, the Takeaways from the [[Grace_Study|Grace Bible Study]] spans 8-pages. There is an excellent chance the length will continue to grow. So, in the interest of readability, they are presented in this document. ## ToDo - ToDo Transfer - Finish transferring the takeaways - Create all the links - Clean-up document ## Takeaways - God gives grace to the humble [**James 4.6**] - The grace of God brings salvation to all men [**Titus 2.11**] - There is a connection between redemption and grace. [**Ephesians 1.7**] - There is some sort of connection between mercy and grace. [**Job 33.24**] - God’s grace, mercy & compassion don’t depend on man’s desire or effort. [**Romans 9.16**] - Jesus’ grace is sufficient [**2 Corinthians 12.9**] - Grace (G5485) is not mentioned in Matthew or Mark. The NT distribution by book for this Greek word (157 total) is: - Luke-8 - John-4 - Acts-17 - Romans-26 - 1 Corinthians-10 - 2 Corinthians-18 - Galatians-7 - Ephesians-12 - Philippians-3 - Colossians-5 - 1 Thessalonians-2 - 2 Thessalonians-4 - 1 Timothy-4 - 2 Timothy-5 - Titus-4 - Philemon-2 - Hebrews-8 - James 2 - 1 Peter-10 - 2 Peter-2 - 2 John-1 - Jude-1 - Revelation-2 - It is possible that when Jesus says, “whoever has will be given more” refers to His grace. [**Matthew 13.12, Matthew 25.29, Mark 4.25,** **Luke 8.18****, Luke 19.26, John 1.16**] - The last verse in the Bible is a blessing that Jesus’ grace would be with all the saints. [**Revelation 22.21**] - List of all (G5485) phrases in BSB with some Gary interpretation and categorization - Sins to Avoid - If you love those who love you, what **credit** is that to you? If you do good to those who do good to you, what **credit** is that to you? And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what **credit** is that to you? [Luke 6.32-34] - Shall we continue in sin so that **grace** may increase? [Romans 6.1] - For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under **grace**. [Romans 6.14] - Shall we sin because we are not under law, but under **grace**? Certainly not! [Romans 6.15] - I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the **grace** of Christ and are turning to a different gospel [Galatians 1.6] - You who are trying to be justified by the law have been severed from Christ; you have fallen away from **grace** [Galatians 5.4] - How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of **grace**? [Hebrews 10.29] - Be careful that no one falls short of the **grace** of God, so that no root of bitterness will spring up to cause trouble and defile many. {Hebrews 12.15} - Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by **grace** and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them. [Hebrews 13.9] - For certain men have crept in among you unnoticed—ungodly ones who were designated long ago for condemnation. They turn the **grace** of our God into a license for immorality, and they deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ. [Jude 1.4] - Promises to claim - we believe it is through the **grace** of the Lord Jesus that we are saved [Acts 15.11] - the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on **grace** and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring [Romans 4.16] - through our Lord Jesus Christ, we have gained access by faith into this **grace** in which we stand [Romans 5.1-2] - For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s **grace** and the gift that came by the **grace** of the one man, Jesus Christ, abound to the many! [Romans 5.15] - where sin increased, **grace** increased all the more [Romans 5.20] - just as sin reigned in death, so also **grace** might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord [Romans 5.21] - at the present time there is a remnant chosen by **grace** [Romans 11.5] - All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is extending to more and more people may overflow in thanksgiving, to the glory of God. [2 Corinthians 4.15] - And God is able to make all grace abound to you [2 Corinthians 9.8] - He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One. [Ephesians 1.5-6] - In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. [Ephesians 1.7-8] - It is by grace you have been saved! And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast. [Ephesians 2.5-9] - All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the **grace** of God. [Colossians 1.6] - For the **grace** of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men. [Titus 2.11] - This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by His **grace**, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life. [Titus 3.6-7] - Let us then approach the throne of **grace** with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find **grace** to help us in our time of need. [Hebrews 4.16] - And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all **grace**, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. [1 Peter 5.10] - Examples to follow - Mary found **favor** with God [Luke 1.30] - Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in **favor** with God and man [Luke 2.52] - All spoke well of Him and marveled at the **gracious** words that came from Jesus' lips. [Luke 4.22] - David found **favor** in the sight of God [Acts 7.46] - From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the **grace** of God for the work they had just completed. [Acts 14.26] - Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the **grace** of the Lord [Acts 15.40] - the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s **grace**. [Acts 20.24] - And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the **grace** of God. [2 Corinthians 1.12] - I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double **blessing**. [2 Corinthians 1.15] - For you know the **grace** of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor [2 Corinthians 8.9] - For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in **grace** with me. [Philippeans 1.7] - To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith, so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the **grace** of our God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. [2 Thessalonians 1.12] - I **thank** God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers. [2 Timothy 1.3] - But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the **grace** of God He might taste death for everyone. [Hebrews 2.9] - Commands to obey - urged Paul and Barnabas to continue in the **grace** of God [Acts 13.43] - now I commit you to God and to the word of His **grace** [Acts 20.32] - I have written you a bold reminder on some points, because of the **grace** God has given me [Romans 15.15] - As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s **grace** in vain. [2 Corinthians 6.1] - see that you also excel in this **grace** of giving [2 Corinthians 8.7] - Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing **grace** to those who listen. [Ephesians 4.29] - Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with **gratitude** in your hearts to God. [Colossians 3.16] - Let your speech always be **gracious**, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. [Colossians 4.6] - You therefore, my child, be strong in the **grace** that is in Christ Jesus. [2 Timothy 2.1] - Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the **grace** to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. [1 Peter 1.13] - For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be **commended**. How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is **commendable** before God. [1 Peter 2.19-20] - Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the **gracious** gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. [1 Peter 3.7] - As good stewards of the manifold **grace** of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. [1 Peter 4.10] - Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives **grace** to the humble.” [1 Peter 5.5] - Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true **grace** of God. Stand firm in it. [1 Peter 5.12] - Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing. 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. [2 Peter 17-18] - Gift of grace from God - From His fullness we have all received **grace** upon **grace**. [John 1.16] - God granted Joseph **favor** and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt [Acts 7.10] - Apollos greatly aided those who by **grace** had believed. [Acts 18.27] - Through Him and on behalf of His name, we received **grace** and apostleship to call all those among the Gentiles to the obedience [Romans 1.5] - all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His **grace** through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus [Romans 2.23-24] - For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s **grace** and the gift that came by the **grace** of the one man, Jesus Christ, abound to the many! [Romans 5.15] - For by the **grace** given me I say to every one of you [Romans 12.3] - We have different gifts according to the **grace** given us. [Romans 12.6] - I always thank my God for you because of the **grace** He has given you in Christ Jesus. [1 Corinthians 1.4] - By the **grace** God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder [1 Corinthians 3.10] - Now, brothers, we want you to know about the **grace** God has given the churches of Macedonia. [2 Corinthians 8.1] - And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing **grace** God has given you. **Thanks** be to God for His indescribable gift! [2 Corinthians 9.14] - My **grace** is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness. [2 Corinthians 12.9] - recognizing the **grace** that I had been given [Galatians 2.9] - Surely you have heard about the stewardship of God’s **grace** that was given to me for you [Ephesians 3.2] - I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s **grace**, given me through the working of His power. Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this **grace** was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ [Ephesians 3.7-8] - Now to each one of us **grace** has been given according to the measure of the gift of Christ. [Ephesians 4.7] - But He gives us more **grace**. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” [James 4.6] - Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who foretold the **grace** to come to you, searched and investigated carefully, trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. [1 Peter 1.10-11] - Filled with grace - Jesus was filled with wisdom and the **grace** of God was upon Him [Luke 2.40] - Jesus was full of **grace** and truth [John 1.14] - abundant **grace** was upon all the believers [Acts 4.33] - Now Stephen, who was full of **grace** and power [Acts 6.8] - Effects of grace - **grace** and truth came through Jesus Christ [John 1.17] - The fellowship of believers enjoyed the **favor** of all the people [Acts 2.47] - When Barnabas arrived and saw the **grace** of God [Acts 11.22] - the Lord, who affirmed the message of His **grace** by enabling them to perform signs and wonders [Acts 14.3] - how much more will those who receive an abundance of **grace** and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through ... Jesus Christ! [Romans 5.17] - I have written you a bold reminder on some points, because of the **grace** God has given me [Romans 15.15] - But by the **grace** of God I am what I am, and His **grace** to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the **grace** of God that was with me. [1 Corinthians 15.10] - I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double **blessing**. [2 Corinthians 1.15] - My **grace** is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness. [2 Corinthians 12.9] - I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s **grace**, given me through the working of His power. Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this **grace** was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ [Ephesians 3.7-8] - To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith, so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the **grace** of our God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. [2 Thessalonians 1.12] - Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by **grace** has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed. [2 Thessalonians 2.16] - And the **grace** of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.[1 Timothy 1.14] - He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the **grace** He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began. [2 Timothy 1.9] - Salutations - **Grace** and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ [Romans 1.7] - **Grace** be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love. [Ephesians 6.24] - **Grace** and peace be yours in abundance [1 Peter 1.2] - The **grace** of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. [Romans 16.20] - May the **grace** of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. [Romans 16.24] - **Grace** and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. [1 Corinthians 1.3] - **Grace** and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. [2 Corinthians 1.2] - May the **grace** of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. [2 Corinthians 13.14] - **Grace** and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ [Galatians 1.3] - The **grace** of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. [Galatians 6.18] - **Grace** and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. [Ephesians 1.2] - **Grace** and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. [Philippeans 1.2] - The **grace** of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. [Philippeans 4.23] - **Grace** and peace to you from God our Father. [Colossians 1.2] - **Grace** be with you. [Colossians 4.6] - **Grace** and peace to you. [1 Thessalonians 1.1] - May the **grace** of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. [1 Thessalonians 5.28] - **Grace** and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. [2 Thessalonians 1.2] - The **grace** of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you. [2 Thessalonians 3.18] - **Grace**, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. [1 Timothy 1.2] - **Grace** be with you all. [1 Timothy 6.21] - **Grace**, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. [2 Timothy 1.2] - The Lord be with your spirit. **Grace** be with you all. [2 Timothy 4.22] - **Grace** and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. [Titus 1.4] - **Grace** be with all of you. [Titus 3.15] - **Grace** and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. [Philemon 1.3] - The **grace** of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. [Philemon 1.25] - **Grace** be with all of you. [Hebrews 13.25] - **Grace** and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. [2 Peter 1.2] - **Grace**, mercy, and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, will be with us in truth and love. [2 John 1.3] - John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: **Grace** and peace to you from Him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven Spirits before His throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. [Revelation 1.4-5] - The **grace** of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. [Revelation 22.21] - Other - **Does he thank** the servant because he did what he was told? [Luke 19.9] - wishing to do the Jews a **favor**, Felix left Paul in prison [Acts 24.27] - they urged Festus to grant them a **concession** against Paul [Acts 25.3] - Festus, wishing to do the Jews a **favor** [Acts 25.9] - Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a **gift**, but as an obligation. [Romans 4.4] - But **thanks** be to God [Romans 6.17] - **Thanks** be to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord! [Romans 7.25] - if it is by **grace**, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, **grace** would no longer be **grace**. [Romans 11.6] - If I partake in the meal **with thankfulness** [1 Corinthians 10.30] - **But thanks** be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! [1 Corinthians 15.57] - I will send letters with those you recommend to carry **your gift** to Jerusalem. [1 Corinthians 16.3] - But **thanks** be to God [2 Corinthians 2.14] - they pleaded earnestly for the **privilege** of sharing in this service to the saints. [2 Corinthians 8.4] - So we urged Titus to help complete your act of **grace**, just as he had started it. [2 Corinthians 8.6] - But **thanks** be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you. [2 Corinthians 8.16] - the **gracious gift** we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help [2 Corinthians 8.19] - God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His **grace** [Galatians 1.15] - I **thank** Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service. [1 Timothy 1.12] --- #### Outbound Links - Scripture - Topics - Words - Other