Most Christians have embraced “cheap grace.” This is
Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved through
faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;
not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” and
John 3:16-17 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His
only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not
perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son
into the world to judge the world, but that the world might
be saved through Him.”
James describes “costly grace” in 1:12,21-22 “Blessed
is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been
approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord
has promised to those who love Him. Therefore, putting aside
all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in
humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save
your souls. But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not
merely hearers who delude themselves.” 2 Cor 5:10 “For we
must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that
each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body,
according to what he has done, whether good or bad.” This
is not about salvation. This is “OK, you're saved. What
do you do now?”
God left the glory of Heaven to become human like those He
had created. He led a human life for 33 years and died a
cruel death on a Roman cross. He rose on the third day and
took those in Paradise with Him to Heaven. Grace was very,
very expensive.
Next time He comes it will be as the conquering King! Tell
everyone that you know before it is too late!
