Saving Grace And Living Grace

Summary

The sermon distinguishes between two types of grace discussed by the Apostle Paul in Ephesians: saving grace, which is given without measure to all God's elect for salvation, and serving grace, which is measured and given according to the gift God bestows for ministry and service in the church. The preacher emphasizes that saving grace is the free favor of God that brings sinners to salvation, while serving grace equips believers for ministry roles such as apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. The purpose of these gifts and serving grace is to perfect, edify, and mature the saints in their faith, not to convert sinners into believers.