Grace and the Law of First Mention

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We find the word "Grace" 170 times throughout Scripture - 39 times in the Old Testament and 131 times in the New Testament. Webster defines grace as "the free unmerited love and favor of God, the spring and source of all the benefits men receive from him." As Scripture confirms, "And if by grace, then it is no more of works." Understanding grace at its first mention in Genesis 6:8Loading... provides us with the foundational truth that will echo throughout all of Scripture.

I. God's Spirit Strives With Man (Genesis 6:3)

Two amazing truths are found in this simple verse that reveal the nature of God's relationship with fallen humanity:

A. God's Spirit Does Indeed Strive With Man

Webster defines "strive" as "to struggle in oppos...