“Many today are uncomfortable with the idea of obligation to God…or at
least find it difficult to square with their idea of grace. But the
biblical view of grace and reciprocation is much closer to the Greco-Roman
norm of Paul’s day in which, it is well documented, there are certain
obligations placed on the recipients of grace. The greater the gift, the
more the recipient was obligated to respond in honour, thanksgiving,
faithfulness, public rejoicing and reciprocal gifts…

God’s grace is unconditioned - that is, given without prior conditions
being met - but it is not unconditional - in that it does expect a response
in the form of faith, obedience and moral transformation.  Faith apart from
works is useless, it is dead (James 2:26).”

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