Today we will be studying the word “Grace”. Specifically its meaning in John 1:16, “  For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace”(ESV). John 1 is a very powerful chapter in the Bible, one that many Christians are familiar with. In the verses leading up to John 1:16, John gives us a clear explanation of Jesus being one with God. Most famously, John refers to Jesus as the Word who became Flesh. In John 1:16 there is one key word that we need to understand before we dive deeper into the word Grace which is; fullness. What is His fullness?  Fullness is a state of being completely filled or having everything you need. The Lord’s fullness is this expression of Him being everything we need for we know that everything good comes from Him. Now that we’ve recognized what fullness is, we can now dive deeper into the meaning of grace. A.W Tozer defines grace as, “ the good pleasure of God that inclines Him to Bestow benefits upon the undeserving,”.  Grace is an attribute of the Lord, it is His unmerited favor that he gives unto us, his children.  In this verse the Greek word used for “grace” is  “charis”. Which refers to unmerited favor, kindness, and the blessings of God. Grace is a key part of understanding our salvation as Christians. It is because of the Lord’s grace and mercy towards us that we are saved through Jesus Christ. This means that without the Lord’s abundant grace we would be subjected to eternal punishment. Oftentimes when we hear the word grace we  associate it with Ephesians 2:8-9 which says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” (ESV). This verse explains how our salvation is a gift from God. The Greek word “charis” is used in this verse as well, further stating the blessings and favor we receive from the Lord. The use of the word “charis” connects both John 1:16 and Ephesians 2:8-9. We see how the fullness of God’s grace is the foundation of our salvation. The Lord blesses us with his grace daily, in the same way he saved us on the cross from our sins. Now that we know God’s grace’s definition and significance, how do we apply it to our lives? We can do this in three different ways. 1: Being grateful and giving thanks to the Lord for all the ways he’s shown us grace in our lives. 2: By forgiving those who may have wronged you in your life. This can be hard. But remember that the same grace that the Lord shows to you, he also shows to them. 3: By serving others, take time out of your day to intentionally serve those around you. By extending a helping hand to others, you are demonstrating the Lord’s grace in a way that we are called to do as Christians. Serving others with an attitude of grace and love will reflect Jesus’ character to others. By applying these three ways to our lives, we will not only begin to understand the Lord’s grace more, but it will also allow us to live out our faith in the way He has called us to. I want to encourage you all to apply these in your life this week, at school, work, or even just talking with your friends. Remember that the same grace that the Lord gives to us daily is also the foundation for our salvation.