In 1 Corinthians 1:4-9, we read about God’s grace given to a troubled first century church. It reminds us just how amazing God’s grace really is. Paul addressed them as “the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, saints by calling.” In v. 4, he thanked God regularly for them and in particular, he thanked God “for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus.” God gave grace to them. The grace of God is his favor which he gives to the undeserving. Paul thanked God for his grace that “was given you in Christ Jesus.” God’s grace is given, is not earned. It is simply “given.” He freely bestows it. It is this grace that saves us, keeps us, gifts us, sanctifies us, and will one day glorify us. God was not obligated to give grace in the circumstances the Corinthian church was facing. He gives it to whom he wishes and he is never obligated to give it. He is the same God who gives grace to us. What a gracious God!