The Paul Tripp Podcast 934. Common, Restraining Grace | Paul Tripp's Wednesday's Word
Sep 17, 2025
Dive into the fascinating distinction between God's common grace and redeeming grace. Discover how common grace restrains evil and highlights divine kindness, even in everyday situations like traffic jams. The conversation emphasizes recognizing God's goodness in our lives while exploring the transformative power of His redeeming grace. It's an enlightening reflection on how grace shapes our hearts and experiences.
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Traffic Jam Illustration Of Restraint
- Paul Tripp describes a traffic jam where drivers courteously merged instead of causing chaos.
- He uses this everyday scene to illustrate God's restraining grace that keeps sin from producing total disorder.
Two Types Of Divine Grace
- Paul Tripp distinguishes between common (restraining) grace and redeeming (transforming) grace.
- He emphasizes that common grace makes life livable while only redeeming grace changes hearts and secures hope.
Common Gifts Reveal God's Kindness
- God blesses both the righteous and the rebellious with gifts like sun and rain, showing universal kindness.
- These common gifts reveal God's love and make the world enjoyable despite human sinfulness.