Grace, Faith and Works

[Nelka]

Is this the order? First God gives us His Grace, then we have Faith in Him and then we perform good works because of Him?

Grace without Faith?

Faith without Grace?

Does every person in the whole world receive his Grace?

Thanks.

 

[JRKH]

Yes this is the right order…

Peace
James

 

[jmj777]

Yes, it is called Actual Grace and “is that help of God which enlightens our mind and moves our will to shun evil and do good… God gives to everyone He creates sufficient grace to save his soul.” (Baltimore Catechism 475 and 479).

First, God calls us. We could either respond and have faith in him (acceptance of Grace leads to Faith). Or reject Him and His grace (rejection leads to no faith).

Our faith begins with God calling us, not us turning to God without his invitation or of our own accord. He first calls us.

Peace.

+JMJ+