What is the dispensation of the grace of God given to Paul?
The dispensation of the grace of God is the administration of God’s grace, not law, not works, not legalism. It was given to Paul, and then to the Gentiles. It is salvation by grace through faith, not of yourselves, not of works, so no one can boast.
Les explains that Ephesians 3:2 calls this the dispensation or administration of the grace of God, given to Paul and then to you, the Gentiles. It is not law, not works, not legalism. This matches salvation by grace through faith, not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. Les notes that repentance, baptism, church membership, and good works are not what saves us; they may be part of salvation’s reward or result. Adding works makes salvation nothing, worthless. He illustrates the contrast with Moses and the law at Mount Sinai, where the tables of stone were dropped and broke.
If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:
More Questions
Who was the dispensation of the grace of God given to and for whom?
The dispensation of the grace of God was given to Paul and is for the benefit of the Gentiles—'to me to you.'
What does it mean that the grace of God was given to Paul 'to you'?
The Holy Spirit inspired Paul to write that the grace of God was given to him 'to you,' showing the order/process by which that grace reaches the believer, a process most people do not understand.