We also clearly see how the Lord continues to allow us to extend grace to one another, even though difficult and seemingly impossible circumstances occur. Though we know of the sacrifice Jesus Christ made on the cross regarding these sins we have committed, it is puzzling to attempt to understand how the Old Testament people would have understood grace freely extended, other than through their own relationships. Therefore, this is the question which arises: how might have Old Testament believers understood the message of grace, unless it was revealed through the Lord’s example in His covenantal promises to His people? Time and again, we see how God did not remove His covenant from His people – even during their sinful acts – as He sought to fulfill the promises He had made to them. Through this example of unconditional love and acceptance, early believers were able to clearly see the Lord’s strong message of grace extended unto
We also clearly see how the Lord continues to allow us to extend grace to one another, even though difficult and seemingly impossible circumstances occur. Though we know of the sacrifice Jesus Christ made on the cross regarding these sins we have committed, it is puzzling to attempt to understand how the Old Testament people would have understood grace freely extended, other than through their own relationships. Therefore, this is the question which arises: how might have Old Testament believers understood the message of grace, unless it was revealed through the Lord’s example in His covenantal promises to His people? Time and again, we see how God did not remove His covenant from His people – even during their sinful acts – as He sought to fulfill the promises He had made to them. Through this example of unconditional love and acceptance, early believers were able to clearly see the Lord’s strong message of grace extended unto