Yes, God's grace can save even the most sinful person.
Les Feldick teaches that no one is beyond God's grace. As he says, 'where sin abounded, grace did much more abound' (Romans 5:20), and God can reach below the vilest sinner, lift them up, and make them a saint. Salvation is by grace through faith, apart from human merit.
Romans 5:20 — This verse directly states that where sin increased, grace abounded even more, showing that grace is greater than any sin.
Romans 5:20 declares, 'Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.' This shows that God's grace is not limited by human sinfulness; rather, it superabounds. Also, Romans 10:9-13 (quoted by Les) emphasizes that whoever believes in Christ will be saved, regardless of past sins.
Les Feldick emphasizes that God's grace is the attribute that saves the most vile sinner who believes the gospel, plus nothing. He uses examples like Saul of Tarsus, who was a rebel and murderer, yet God saved him by grace, making Paul the epitome of grace. Les also stresses that grace is not license; it is God's ability to forgive, cleanse, and declare righteous the vilest sinner who believes. He notes that even those who seem beyond hope are still objects of God's love and attention.
Les Feldick affirms that no one is too far gone. He says, 'God is able to reach below the vilest sinner, and lift him up, and make him a saint' (Clip 2). Even the most ungodly, hateful, or reprobate person is still loved by God, and their salvation is already purchased; they just need to believe it (Clip 3).
Grace saves a person who recognizes they are fallen and under condemnation, and then reaches down and saves them on the basis of believing the gospel plus nothing (Clip 1). This grace also keeps the believer, as God continues to sustain us despite our imperfections (Clip 4).
Les Feldick explicitly says, 'Grace is not license' (Clip 6). Grace is God's ability to forgive and cleanse the worst sinner, but it does not grant permission to continue in sin.
Les teaches that God saves sinners as they are, not after they clean up. He uses Saul of Tarsus as an example: a rebel and persecutor, yet God saved him by grace (Clip 5). The promise is that whoever believes in Christ is saved (Romans 10:9-13, as cited in Clip 2).
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Grace Defined
Les explains that grace is God's attribute that saves a person who realizes they are fallen and under condemnation, based solely on believing the gospel.
Grace Abounds Over Sin
Les uses Romans 5:20 to show that where sin abounds, grace superabounds, and God can lift the vilest sinner out of their condition.
No One Beyond Grace
Les affirms that no one is so far down that God cannot love them and that their salvation is already purchased, awaiting their belief.
God's Grace in Salvation
Les reminds listeners that they are saved by grace and kept by grace daily, even when they fail.
Example of Paul
Les uses Saul of Tarsus as the ultimate example of grace saving a vile sinner, showing that God saves rebels by grace.
Grace vs. License
Les clarifies that grace is not a license to sin; it is God's ability to forgive and cleanse the worst sinner who believes.
Vilest Sinner Loved
Les emphasizes that even the vilest sinner is the object of God's love and attention because of His grace.
Romans 5:20: Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.
This verse is the cornerstone of the answer, showing that grace is always greater than sin.
Romans 10:9: That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
This verse emphasizes that salvation is available to anyone who believes, regardless of past sin.
Romans 10:13: For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
This verse assures that anyone who calls on the Lord will be saved, affirming the reach of grace.
Yes, Les Feldick teaches that God can reach below the vilest sinner and lift them up. He cites Romans 5:20 that where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. Even the worst sinner is loved by God and can be saved by believing the gospel.
No. Les Feldick explicitly says grace is not license. Grace is God's ability to forgive and cleanse the most vile sinner who believes, but it does not give permission to continue in sin.
No, God saves sinners as they are. Les uses Saul of Tarsus, a rebel and persecutor, as an example; God saved him by grace. Salvation is by faith alone, not by works.
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