1 Corinthians 15:10

But by the Grace of God I am what I am: and His grace which was bestowed upon me was not
in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was
with me.

Title: GOD’S ABUNDANT GRACE

The Life of the Believer is a life of Grace. From our Salvation to our
Service, it’s all by the Grace of God. We are able to live daily because of
God’s sustaining Grace. As we ponder deeper Into God’s Abundant
Grace, it leads us to Humility and Realization that all the Glory and
Praise must be returned to the Lord Jesus Christ Who is the source of all
God’s Grace. In our text, Apostle Paul fully understood that he was
saved and changed and was Able to serve God through God’s abundant
grace.

1 Corinthians 15:9
For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I
persecuted the church of God.
1 Corinthians 15:10
But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not
in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which
was with me.

MEANING OF GOD’S GRACE - Χάρις charis kha’-ris

The Greek word "charis" occurs in the New Testament more than one hundred
and fifty times and is usually translated "grace" in our English Bible.
The Grace of God is the nature of God whereby He bestows Mercy and
Unmerited Love and Favor to His Creature.
CHRIST IS THE SOURCE OF GOD’S GRACE
John 1:16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.
John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

THE FIVE EXPRESSION OF GOD’S GRACE

1. THE BESTOWING OF GOD’S LOVE –

God’s Attitude or Disposition of Love and Favor towards a Sinner is called Grace.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in
him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

We do not deserve God’s Love, we are all Sinners and deserve the just Punishment of God,
but God by His Own pleasure, made us the object of His Eternal Love.
It is God that loves us first…

1 John 4:19 We love Him, because He first loved us

Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with
an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
We do not deserve God’s Eternal Love

2. THE GIFT OF SALVATION –

God’s Mercy and Gift of Salvation- is called Grace. The Forgiveness given to the sinner
through the Blood of Christ is called the Riches of His Grace
Titus 2:11 For the Grace of God that bringeth Salvation hath appeared to all men,
Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,
according to the riches of his grace; / FORGIVENESS OF SINS- RICHES OF HIS GRACE
Ephesians 2:4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
Ephesians 2:5
Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are
saved;) /QUICKENED -MADE ALIVE BY HIS GRACE
Ephesians 2:7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his
kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift
of God: / SAVED BY EXCEEDING RICHES OF GRACE

3. THE ABILITY AND TALENTS TO MINISTER – ARE GIVEN BY THE

GRACE OF GOD .
The ability and talents and the energy to serve and minister to God
and to the churches are given through the Grace of God.
Romans 12:6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether
prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
Romans 12:7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
Romans 12:8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with
simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was
bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I,
but the grace of God which was with me
Apostle Paul acknowledged the Saving and Enabling Grace Of God, that whatever he has
accomplished in life It is all by the Grace of God.

4. THE PROVISIONS AND STRENGTH TO OVERCOME TRIALS – The

Provision , Enabling and Sustaining Power of God to the believers in
times of Needs, Weakness and Trials is called GRACE
2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is
made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the
power of Christ may rest upon me.
Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain
mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

5. THE GROWTH OF THE BELIEVER IS BY THE GRACE OF GOD .

2 Peter 3:18 But Grow in Grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in
you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

The Believer is totally dependent on Christ, he is nothing without

Christ but can do Everything through Christ.