In this message, John Ritenbaugh explores several nuances of the term grace, describing a generous, thoughtful action of God, accompanied by love, which accomplishes His will, equipping us with everything we will need to be transformed into Christ's future wife. Even though, like Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:6) we may feel timid and underpowered, God is always out in front, providing us with those resources we need to accomplish His purpose. We need to learn to make choices and be subject to the consequences of these choices. Because God is sovereign, only choices made according to His compassionate purpose (as Jonah had to learn) will succeed or be productive.

Adam Choose Empowerment Free moral agency Gift Grace Jeremiah Jonah Knowing Mercy Narrowing choices Predesination Sovereignty of God Timidity Trials Way of escape