Grace, Grace!
God's mercy and salvation are based solely on His free and undeserved favor, not on anything good in us.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes that salvation is solely a result of God's free grace, not based on any merit or goodness in humanity. He explains that God's choice to show mercy is rooted in His own will, often selecting the weak, poor, and unworthy to demonstrate that no one can boast in their own righteousness. This divine selection serves to highlight the glory of God's grace, leading all to proclaim 'Grace, grace!' as the source of their salvation. Brooks reinforces that our identity and worth come from God's grace alone, as stated in 1 Corinthians 15:10.
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"That no flesh should glory in His presence." 1 Corinthians 1:29
God does not look for any goodness or merit in the creature to draw
His love--but He will justify, pardon, and save for His name's sake. All
the motives which move God to show mercy are in His own bosom.
Salvation is only from free grace, and not from anything good in us,
or done by us.
God is free to bestow His promises upon whomever He pleases.
He often steps over the rich, and chooses the poor;
He often steps over the learned, and chooses the ignorant;
He often steps over the strong, and chooses the weak;
He often steps over the sweet nature, and chooses the wicked nature;
He often steps over the noble, and chooses the vile; etc.,
that no flesh may glory, and that all may shout out "Grace, grace!"
"By the grace of God I am what I am!" 1 Corinthians 15:10
Sermon Outline
- God's Motives for Mercy
- God's motives are in His own bosom
- No goodness or merit in the creature is required
Key Quotes
“That no flesh should glory in His presence.” — Thomas Brooks
“By the grace of God I am what I am!” — Thomas Brooks
“God is free to bestow His promises upon whomever He pleases.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We should acknowledge and celebrate God's free and undeserved favor in our lives.
- We should recognize that our salvation is not based on our own goodness or merit, but on God's sovereign choice.
- We should respond to God's grace with gratitude and a willingness to serve Him.