Eph 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace
Notice the last part, it does not say: "OUT from the riches of His grace." Rather, it says: "ACCORDING to the riches of His grace."
Learn the difference:
OUT FROM THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE
Imagine a mile-wide and a mile-deep ocean. Inside it are the riches of God's grace. And God reached down a handful and gave it to you. God, as it were, gave you something OUT from the riches of His grace.
ACCORDING TO THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE
Imagine an ocean bigger than the Pacific Ocean. Its depth reaches down to infinity---it is bottomless. Inside are the riches of God's infinite grace.
And instead of God reaching down a handful, He poured all of it and is still pouring all of it and will forever pour it all endlessly upon you. That's what it is to be blessed ACCORDING TO THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE! Redemption and forgiveness of sins are only the first-fruits of God's infinite blessings. It will take forever and ever for you to be immersed in it all!
And this grace is available in Christ. Come to Christ in repentance and faith and you will be blessed ACCORDING to the riches of God's grace.
Learn the difference:
OUT FROM THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE
Imagine a mile-wide and a mile-deep ocean. Inside it are the riches of God's grace. And God reached down a handful and gave it to you. God, as it were, gave you something OUT from the riches of His grace.
ACCORDING TO THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE
Imagine an ocean bigger than the Pacific Ocean. Its depth reaches down to infinity---it is bottomless. Inside are the riches of God's infinite grace.
And instead of God reaching down a handful, He poured all of it and is still pouring all of it and will forever pour it all endlessly upon you. That's what it is to be blessed ACCORDING TO THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE! Redemption and forgiveness of sins are only the first-fruits of God's infinite blessings. It will take forever and ever for you to be immersed in it all!
And this grace is available in Christ. Come to Christ in repentance and faith and you will be blessed ACCORDING to the riches of God's grace.
