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that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n God\u2019s grace is priceless.<\/p>\n The word \u201cages<\/span>\u201d is from ai\u014dn<\/em><\/span>, which refers to \u201can indefinitely long period of time.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cTo come<\/span>\u201d is translated from eperchomai<\/em><\/span>, which is composed or epi<\/em><\/span>, meaning \u201con, upon, to, over, or above\u201d and erchomai<\/em><\/span>, meaning \u201cto come.\u201d It is expressed as a present participle, so we could translate this as \u201ccoming upon us<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n The Greek word translated \u201cHe might show<\/span>\u201d is endeiknumi<\/em><\/span>, which is made up of en<\/em><\/span>, meaning \u201cin\u201d or \u201cto\u201d and deiknumi<\/em><\/span>, meaning \u201cto point out\u201d or \u201cto present for viewing.\u201d We might translate this word as \u201cto showcase.\u201d It is expressed here in the middle voice (action done by the subject to the subject), so it could be translated as \u201cHe might showcase for himself.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cExceeding<\/span>\u201d is from the Greek verb huperball\u014d<\/em><\/span>, which is made up of huper<\/em><\/span> (hyper), meaning \u201cabove\u201d or \u201cbeyond\u201d and ball\u014d<\/em><\/span>, meaning \u201cto throw.\u201d Thus huperball\u014d<\/em><\/span> literally means \u201cto throw beyond,\u201d that is, \u201cto go beyond\u201d or \u201cto exceed.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cRiches<\/span>\u201d is the translation of the Greek word ploutos<\/em><\/span>, which refers to \u201cwealth composed of valuable things.\u201d<\/p>\n The Greek word translated \u201ckindness<\/span>\u201d is chr\u0113stot\u0113s<\/em><\/span>, which is based on chr\u0113stos<\/em><\/span>, meaning \u201cusefulness\u201d or \u201cmoral excellence.\u201d Hence, chr\u0113stot\u0113s<\/em><\/span> refers to \u201cgoodness\u201d or \u201ckindness.\u201d<\/p>\n In the previous verse we learned that our merciful God did three things for us: He made us alive, He raised us up (resurrected us), and He caused us to sit in the heavenlies. Today\u2019s verse explains why God decided to do this for us. Well, actually He didn\u2019t do it for us. He did it for His own glory. Let me say that a little differently. God did not give us eternal life, raise us from the dead, and seat us in His presence for our sake.<\/p>\n According to the Apostle Paul, God did these things so that He could showcase, for Himself, the exceedingly great value of His grace, so that He would receive glory and praise. What is the value of grace? A couple of verses back we learned that God\u2019s grace to us is undeserved \u201cfavor, good will, or kindness, especially that which causes joy and gratification.\u201d Why is it undeserved? We are all sinners; that is, we are not righteous. And we know that the penalty for not being righteous is God\u2019s wrath and eternity in hell. But, as a result of God\u2019s grace, we who have accepted Christ as our Lord and Savior will not experience hell because we have been made alive, resurrected, and seated in His presence.<\/p>\n So, let me ask again, \u201cWhat is the value of grace?\u201d There is not enough money in all the earth to purchase eternal life, resurrection, and a seat in God\u2019s presence. God\u2019s grace is more valuable than all we have or could ever possess. It is exceedingly valuable, and we can\u2019t afford it.<\/p>\n No, we can\u2019t afford God\u2019s grace. That\u2019s why He freely gives it to us, not because we deserve it, but because we don\u2019t. I think it\u2019s time once again to fall on our knees and thank God for His priceless grace. Thank you Lord!<\/p>\n In God\u2019s service, for His glory,<\/strong><\/p>\nTruth to Learn<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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