Narrative: Welcome to Insights on Healing Podcast. Our Episode title is, Why is Grace God’s free gift to us? You will learn the urgency of accepting Jesus in your life as Lord and Savior. I am Joan M. Blake, an author, and I am your host. Insights on Healing Podcast includes the reading of scripture, praying, reading from one of my books, or interviewing individuals who found purpose in their lives through the healing power of God. The purpose of this podcast is to provide content which brings emotional healing and restoration to mothers who have had a difficult past and are currently experiencing difficulties. A focal point of this podcast is reflecting on scripture verses and praying for my audience. I pray as you listen to this episode, that God would bless you with inner strength, purpose, and provide you with the hope that you have been longing for. Reading from the NIV version : Romans 5: verses 14-21 14 Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who is a pattern of the one to come. 15 But the gift is not like the trespass. 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, overflow to the many! 16 Nor can the gift of God be compared with the result of one man’s sin: The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation, but the gift followed many trespasses and brought justification. 17 For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ! 18 Consequently, just as one trespass resulted in condemnation for all people, so also one righteous act resulted in justification and life for all people. 19 For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. 20 The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, 21 so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Let us reflect on the passage I just read: We understand that through Adam’s disobedience, sin entered the world, bringing death to all humanity (v. 14-15). This emphasizes that sin is universal, and its consequences—spiritual separation from God—affect everyone. Jesus Christ, the second Adam brought the gift of grace and eternal life through His obedience and sacrifice (v. 15-17). Unlike Adam, whose act condemned many, Jesus’ act of righteousness justifies and brings life to many. We see a difference with sin and death with the free and undeserved gift of grace, which is not earned but it is given because of God’s love. Jesus is that benefactor. He paid the debt of sin with His life, offering us freedom and eternal life. But just like the debtor must accept the gift, we must accept Jesus to experience salvation. Urgency: Accept this gift because it replaces condemnation with forgiveness and life Grace overcomes sin’s power; Where sin increased, grace abounded even more (v. 20-21). Grace reigns through righteousness, leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ. No sin is too great for God’s grace. The abundance of grace means that no one is beyond redemption if they turn to Jesus. Let us pray: Father, we come today understanding your hand of love and grace that you are extending to us. We know that only you can change our situation of sin and replace it with grace and eventual salvation and eternal life when we accept Jesus into our lives. Help us Lord, God, to know that you are calling us to receive this gift of love now and we should receive it before it is too late in Jesus name, amen Outro: Thank you for listening to “Insights on Healing Podcast. If you enjoy the Podcast, please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcast or subscribe to my channel, Overcoming Life Issues, with Joan M. Blake, author. I want to also encourage you to join our monthly newsletter at https://joanmblake.com. If you need prayer, please send me an email at Joan@joanmblake.com. May God bless and keep you in Jesus’ name, Amen.
