Emecheta Ofondu

Unashamed Of Grace Emecheta Ofondu

This book is written to give clarity to the fundamental grounds of the gospel, which is grace. Grace, if properly understood, opens up a rich understanding of the entire Bible, and empowers the believer to live a wholesome Christian life. In explaining this fundamental basis of the gospel, the book contrasts markedly between legalism and grace, drawing upon tons of scripture to make the distinction. When Paul said he was not ashamed of the gospel he actually meant he was not ashamed of grace. The legalistic worldview is that which believes that we must act right in order to be blessed by God. It is righteousness based on the works of the law. The grace view is that which believes that righteousness is given to the believer as a gift by the baptism of the Holy Ghost. The power of grace is in the law of faith, and not the law of works. The exercise of your faith in grace has a law that activates the Christian life in you, giving you power over sin and other circumstances: Romans 3:27Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. Faith in grace, the finished work of Christ, has a law that enables you enjoy your Christian life, granting you an abundant life of love, joy, Peace