Speaker: Sia Kim Pu — The Grace Era
John 1:17
“For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.”
— The more you understand His grace, the more you are set free.
— The more you understand His grace, the deeper you grow spiritually.
Romans 7:12
“So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.”
Grace and truth came as a person—Jesus Christ.
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Know What Era You Are Living In
Understanding your context matters.
For example:
• Folding your arms in Myanmar shows respect
• Folding your arms in America can be seen as disrespect
In the same way, you must understand the spiritual era you are living in—the Grace Era.
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Salvation and Righteousness
Only Jesus can give us salvation.
Righteousness is received, not earned.
• Ephesians 2:8–9
• Hebrews 12:2
Salvation is not something you hold onto—it belongs to the Lord.
Think from your identity in Christ, not from your flesh or physical feelings.
Believe that His grace is enough for you.
He will never condemn you.
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How to Think in the Grace Era
- Have a sonship mindset.
- Liven freedom, obedience
Romans 8:1–2
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, because the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death.”
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How to Live in the Grace Era
• Live in repentance and faith
• Live in freedom, not condemnation
Jeremiah 17:9
“The heart is more deceitful than anything else, and incurable—who can understand it?”
Do not follow your heart blindly.
Do not lean on your own understanding—follow what the Bible says.
• John 8:32
“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
• John 16:33
“I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.”
You will face suffering, but God gives you peace.
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How to Serve in the Grace Era:
• Serve from overflow, not pressure
• Serve with God’s strength, not your own
• Serve led by the Holy Spirit
— Do not serve to earn God’s love.
Serve because you have already received His love.
— Comparison is not from God.
— No one can go beyond His grace. Even when you run away, He is still there.
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A Picture of Grace
It’s like a prisoner with the door open—but choosing to stay inside.
Sometimes we remain stuck in things like depression even when freedom is available.
The question is: Will you respond to His calling?
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• 1 Corinthians 15:10
“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.”
We work hard—but not by our own strength.
We depend on His Spirit.
It’s like pushing a car—it barely moves.
But when the engine starts, it runs powerfully.
The Holy Spirit is the engine, not just the solution.
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• John 15:1–8
Fruit comes from the branches abiding in the vine.
You cannot produce fruit by your own effort.
The more you strive, the more frustrated you become.
But when you stay connected to the Holy Spirit, freedom comes naturally.
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• Romans 8:14
“For all those led by God’s Spirit are God’s sons.”
When the Holy Spirit leads you, you will walk in freedom.
You are loved and accepted by God.
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• Ezekiel 36:26
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a tender, responsive heart.”
The right mindset leads to freedom in this world.
Not by our own strength, but by relying on God and the cross.