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  BENEFITS OF GRACE
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the source of all
benefits, and that even the unconverted receive benefits from God's
fullness.

Topics: "Grace", "Salvation"
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8

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A.W. Tozer emphasizes that grace is the foundation of a believer's
identity as a 'sinner-saved by the grace of God.' He explains that all
of humanity, regardless of their faith status, benefits from God's grace
through Jesus Christ, who is the source of life and sustenance. Tozer
highlights that even those who are unconverted receive blessings from
God's fullness, such as life, intellect, and memory. He urges
unbelievers to recognize and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, who not
only gives life but also cares for and sustains them. The message is a
call to acknowledge the grace that permeates all aspects of existence.

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CONTENT
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Only a believing Christian can testify, "I am a sinner-saved by the
grace of God!" But that is not the whole story. All that we have is cut
of His grace. Jesus Christ, the eternal Word who became flesh and dwelt
among us, is the open channel through whom God moves to provide all the
benefits He gives, both to saints and to sinners-yes, even to sinners!
Even though you may still be unconverted and going your own way, you
have received much out of the ocean of His fullness. You have received
the pulsing life that beats in your bosom. You have received the
brilliant mind and the brain without which you could not function.

You have received a memory that strings the events you cherish as a
jeweler strings pearls into a necklace.

When we say to an unbelieving man, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ,"
we are actually saying to him: "Believe on the One who sustains you and
upholds you and who has given you life. Believe in the One who pities
you and spares you and keeps you. Believe on the One out of whom you
came!"

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/benefits-of-grace/
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