Seeing the Grace of God

The sermon explores the expansive nature of God's grace as demonstrated in the early church at Antioch, where the gospel broke ethnic barriers to save both Jews and Gentiles. It highlights Barnabas's role in encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their faith and his initiative in bringing Saul to teach the new community. The message emphasizes that salvation and spiritual growth are entirely dependent on God's grace rather than human effort or legalistic adherence. Through the example of the church's response to Agabus's prophecy, it illustrates how grace motivates practical compassion and unity among believers. Ultimately, the preacher urges the audience to identify as Christ followers who rely completely on divine power for their daily walk and service.