In his message, Pastor Nicky Joya talked about God's rich generosity, which He showered on us in the forms of universal and particular grace.  Citing Ephesians 1:8 and Ephesians 2:7, Pastor Nicky said that the riches of God's grace is incomparable.

1. Universal Grace

• blessings
• general revelation
• Jesus Christ and the sufficiency of His salvation
• grace time, appeals, warnings
• earthly life - time, opportunities

2. Particular Grace

• salvation
• a new identify
• a capacity to live above our circumstances
• indwelling of the Holy Spirit
• divine inheritance
• spiritual gifts
• unconditional covenant

The Generosity of God Responded

1. Negative Responses

• spurn
• be indifferent
• abuse
• squander

2. Positive Responses

• accept (Eph. 2:8-9)
• ask (Heb. 4:16)
• thank (2 Cor. 9:15)
• utilize (2 Cor. 12:9)
• speak (Col. 4:6; Prov. 12:11)
• share (2 Cor. 9:8)

Lessons to Learn and Apply

1. The Bible exhorts us to grow in our understanding of God's generosity (2 Peter 3:18). Do I fully understand how gracious God is to me?

2. God's grace is meant to elicit a positive response. Review the many ways we can respond to God's grace. How am I responding to it?

3. Take time now to worship God from whom all blessings flow.

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