In Romans 6:1-2, Paul wrote the Church in Rome these questions, "What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it?" It seems evident that a misunderstanding of grace existed among the Church of the first century that seemingly still exists in the Church and in the religious world at large. The issue is the mistaken idea that once in Christ, we have an all-atoning sacrifice that accounts for every

Recently, I viewed a poll among a small group of Ministers claiming to be members of the Church of Christ. The poll was about when the Law of Christ took effect. One answer seemed immaturely proposed, "We are not under law, but grace." It is true that Paul does make reference to Christians being "under grace" and not "under [the] law." (Brackets given to reflect various translations, KJV included) (Rom 6:14). However, if we read this verse with the understanding that the New

"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." (John 3:16). This is far from the only passage that reflects the great love that God has displayed and possesses. Still, it is the most familiar among people. A reason for this is the boldness of this proclamation and the magnitude that it truly amplifies. This statement of God's love says some powerful and irreplaceable things. For e