Examples of people that enjoyed grace in the new testament

Here are some examples of people who enjoyed God's grace in the New Testament:

  1. The Prostitute, Rahab (Joshua 2:1-21, Hebrews 11:31, James 2:25): Rahab, a prostitute, showed kindness to the Israelite spies and was spared from destruction. She became part of the lineage of Jesus and is an example of God's grace towards those who are not perfect.
  2. The Tax Collector, Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10): Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector, was despised by his community. Jesus sought him out and invited himself to Zacchaeus' home, showing that God's grace is available to all, regardless of their social status.
  3. The Woman at the Well (John 4:1-26): The Samaritan woman, who had multiple husbands, was shunned by her community. Jesus met her at the well and offered her living water, revealing that God's grace is available to all, regardless of their past mistakes.
  4. The Thief on the Cross (Luke 23:32-43): One of the two thieves crucified alongside Jesus, asked for forgiveness and received it. This thief, who was likely a criminal, is an example of God's grace towards those who repent and turn to Him.
  5. The Centurion, Cornelius (Acts 10:1-48): Cornelius, a Roman centurion, was a Gentile and an outsider to the Jewish faith. Yet, God chose him to be the first Gentile convert to Christianity, demonstrating that God's grace is available to all people, regardless of their background or social status.
  6. The Disciples, Peter and the others (Matthew 16:13-20, John 13:1-38): The disciples, who were often flawed and imperfect, were chosen by Jesus to be His closest followers. They received God's grace and were transformed by their relationship with Him.
  7. The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32): The younger son, who squandered his inheritance, was welcomed back by his father with open arms, demonstrating God's grace towards those who repent and return to Him.
  8. The Apostle Paul (Philippians 3:4-14, 1 Timothy 1:12-17): Paul, a former persecutor of Christians, was converted by a vision of Jesus and became one of the most influential apostles in the early Christian church. He wrote extensively about God's grace and its transformative power in his life.

These examples illustrate that God's grace is available to all people, regardless of their background, social status, or past mistakes.