The Power And Depth Of God's Amazing Grace

The Power and Depth of Amazing Grace. Ephesians 2:1-9

Stand and repeat this with me.

This is my Bible.

I am what it says I am.

I can do what it says I can do.

I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be.

Today I will learn more of the Word of God.

The indestructible, never-ending, living Word of God.

I will never be the same.

I will never be the same.

In Jesus' name.

Amen!

Syas, "Hello" to someone you don't know before you sit down.

Today I want to talk about my favorite song.

Amazing Grace

"Amazing grace how sweet the sound,

That saved a wretch like me.

I once was lost, but now I am found."

Do you understand grace and what it means from the Lord when He becomes the center of our lives?

Grace—one of the most profound and beautiful words in our Christian vocabulary. We sing about it, read about it, and often speak of it, yet its depth and power continue to astound us. The word “grace” speaks of something so radical that it transforms the way we see God, ourselves, and others. But the grace we are talking about is not just any grace—it is amazing grace.

Today, I want us to look at what makes God’s grace so amazing, and why it changes everything. This grace doesn't just change our past, it transforms our present and secures our future.

1. Grace is Radical, Unmerited Favor (Ephesians 2:1-5)

First and foremost, grace is unmerited favor, but more than that—it’s radical favor. Paul paints a stark picture of our condition before grace: “You were dead in your transgressions and sins” (Ephesians 2:1). Let’s pause on that. We weren’t just morally sick or spiritually wounded—we were spiritually dead. Dead in our sins. Unable to respond to God. Hopeless and helpless.

But here’s the miracle:

"But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved" (Ephesians 2:4-5).

That’s what makes grace so amazing. It reaches into the grave of our dead hearts, breathes life, and calls us to rise. Not because of anything we’ve done. Not because we were worthy. It is completely undeserved, completely unearned. That’s radical. God, in His rich mercy, pours out His love upon us in Christ. Grace takes us from death to life, from despair to hope.

2. Grace is Transformational, Not Transactional (Titus 2:11-14)

Grace doesn’t just rescue us from sin’s penalty; it transforms us from the inside out. Many people think of grace as a one-time act that gets us into heaven, but grace is more than that. It’s not just a “get out of jail free” card. Grace, when truly understood, brings about radical transformation.

Paul writes in Titus 2:11-12, “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age.”

Grace doesn’t leave us where we were. It teaches us. It sanctifies us. It renews our hearts and minds. Think of grace like a master sculptor chiseling away at a block of marble. As we walk with Christ, His grace shapes us, refining us, making us more like Jesus. The world might tell you that grace is an excuse to live however you want, but true grace is powerful—it changes us from the inside out.

3. Grace is Sufficient, Even in Our Weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9)

One of the most comforting truths about grace is that it is sufficient in every circumstance. Life is full of challenges, hardships, and moments where we feel utterly weak. We all experience seasons of struggle—whether in relationships, health, or even our walk with God. Like Paul, we often cry out for God to take away our “thorn in the flesh,” our burden, our struggle.

God’s answer to Paul’s prayer in 2 Corinthians 12:9 is also His answer to us today: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

God’s grace doesn’t always remove the trials, but it strengthens us to endure them. It empowers us to thrive even in the midst of our deepest pain. When we are weak, when we come to the end of ourselves, that’s when His grace shines the brightest. It is in our brokenness that God’s grace becomes our strength. His grace is not only sufficient to save—it is sufficient to sustain.

4. Grace is Costly—It’s Rooted in the Cross (Romans 5:8)

Let’s never forget that grace is free to us, but it cost God everything. The ultimate picture of grace is found at the cross. Grace is not some abstract theological concept. It’s not just God “being nice” to us. Grace is rooted in the most profound act of love in all of history—the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.