Brad Wilcox discusses the power and potential of Christ's grace. Topics include understanding grace, the difference between justice and appreciation, grace and transformative change, and the importance of endurance and grace in personal growth.
Grace is not about filling gaps, but about filling and transforming us.
Grace is not restricted to after all we can do, but is available before, during, and after our efforts.
Deep dives
The Sufficiency of Christ's Grace
The podcast episode explores the concept of grace and its sufficiency in the context of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that grace is not about filling gaps, but about filling and transforming us. Grace covers our sins and debts completely, paying the price of justice. By showing faith, repenting, making and keeping covenants, receiving the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end, we can appreciate what Christ did and live a life like His. Through grace, we can become like the Savior and experience a higher level of life.
The Process of Change
The speaker compares the process of transformation with learning to play the piano. Just as a child practices to show appreciation for the gift of music lessons from their mom, we practice gospel principles to show appreciation for Christ's gift of grace. The goal is not immediate perfection, but progress in the right direction. Repentance initiates a developmental process that leads to a saintly character. Christ's grace helps us change and become heavenly, rather than comfortable with sin.
The Continuous Blessings of Grace
The podcast emphasizes that grace is not restricted to after all we can do, but is available before, during, and after our efforts. It is not a reward for our worthiness, but a constant source of energy and strength. Just as the sun rises every day, we can rely on the grace of Jesus Christ. Grace is not about meeting God's high expectations without help, but about relying on His power and receiving His help. The podcast encourages young people to keep trying, seeking Christ, and relying on His sufficient and transforming grace.
Christ’s grace gives us the power and potential to become like Him. We need to believe Christ's words when he said "My grace is sufficient". Click here to access the speech page.