Grace Presbyterian Church Grenada

06/15/2026

Love Covers a Multitude of Sins
Devotional by Ruling Elder Joey Knight

1 Peter 4:8 - “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.”

In the life of the church, the Spirit places this command above all others. Earnest love is not sentimental affection but the deliberate, Spirit-wrought disposition that refuses to let sin have the last word among the people of God.

How does love cover a multitude of sins? It does so first because Christ has already covered ours. The same apostle writes that Jesus “bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness” (1 Peter 2:24). Having been forgiven an incalculable debt by the blood of the Lamb, we are freed—and summoned—to extend that same covering mercy to one another.

This covering love does not deny sin or silence truth. It forgives the offenses committed against us, patiently bears with the weaknesses of fellow believers, and guards the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:3). Where hatred stirs up strife, love quietly buries offenses (Proverbs 10:12). It chooses forbearance over resentment, reconciliation over rupture, and the peace of Christ over the satisfaction of being right.

Let us examine our hearts today. Is there a brother or sister whose sin you have nursed rather than covered? Repent, and extend the grace you yourself have received in abundance. In doing so, you will reflect the Savior who first loved us and gave Himself for us.

May the Lord grant us grace to keep loving one another earnestly, until that day when love will be made perfect and every sin finally covered in glory.

Come Alive in Christ. Grace to y'all.

05/30/2026

On this day in 1972, Watchman Nee died in prison.

Watchman Nee was a unique, committed, controversial, and effective church planter, author and evangelist in China. When Mao rose to power in China in 1949, Nee's leadership and zeal for the church made the government consider him an imperialist. He was imprisoned on false charges and remained in prison until his death.

God used Watchman Nee's work in China to create a system of underground churches that has survived and grown over the past fifty years. Many have come to know Christ through his ministry. Pray that more would come to know the truth of Jesus Christ through the underground church in China.

05/25/2026

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

John 15:13

Love of country is a good thing, and it is right to honor those who defend the principles that make our country good.

05/25/2026

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary to The Godbolds!

They are the rocks of our church and spiritual parents to most of us. They are such a blessing, encouragement, and example set for us all. Here is to many, many more years together!

05/24/2026

Sanctification XVI: The Means of Grace
Holy Scripture - Divinely Inspired

Exposition by Ruling Elder Joey Knight

Lampstand - Revitalization Strategy 3 - Gospel-Driven and Christ-Centered Ministry

The Gospel of Grace Part 38

Recording: https://recorder.google.com/c6f2a10d-d90e-43e7-8c64-139a60f21c63

Westminster Confession of Faith - Chapter 1

1.2 Under the name of Holy Scripture, or the written Word of God, are all the books of the Old and New Testaments. All these are given by inspiration of God to be the rule of faith and life.

1.3 The books commonly called the Apocrypha, because they are not divinely inspired, are not part of the canon of Scripture, and therefore are of no authority in the church of God and are not to be approved, or made use of, in any manner different from other human writings.

Scripture Proofs: (1.2 – Luke 16:29,31; Eph. 2:20; Rev. 22:18-19; 2 Tim. 3:16 1.3 – Luke 24:27,44; Rom. 3:2; 2 Pet. 1:21)

05/17/2026

These are the Presbyterian signers of the Declaration of Independence and why they were so firmly aligned with the Patriot cause.

05/17/2026

God I'm Still Counting My Blessings 🎶

We were so blessed by our Children's Choir for worship this morning. They did so well and Sister Larissa Dixon Hegwood has done such great work with them!

05/16/2026

05/14/2026

Sanctification XV: The Means of Grace
Holy Scripture - Necessity

Exposition by Ruling Elder Joey Knight

Lampstand - Revitalization Strategy 3 - Gospel-Driven and Christ-Centered Ministry

The Gospel of Grace Part 37

Recording: https://recorder.google.com/4dbfac59-4552-4f6b-9fb1-eb368d4165e4

Westminster Confession of Faith - Chapter 1

1.1 Although the light of nature and the works of creation and providence manifest the goodness, wisdom, and power of God, to such an extent that men are without excuse, yet they are not sufficient to give that knowledge of God and of His will which is necessary for salvation. Therefore it pleased the Lord, at various times and in diverse ways, to reveal Himself and to declare His will to His church; and afterward—for the better preserving and propagating of the truth, and for the more sure establishment and comfort of the church against the corruption of the flesh and the malice of Satan and of the world—to commit this revelation wholly to writing. Therefore, the Holy Scripture is most necessary, God’s former ways of revealing His will to His people having ceased.

Scripture Proofs: (Rom. 2:14,15; Rom. 1:19,20; Psa. 19:1-3; Rom. 1:32; Rom. 2:1; 1 Cor. 1:21; 1 Cor. 2:13,14; Heb. 1:1; Prov. 22:19-21; Luke 1:3,4; Rom. 15:4; Matt. 4:4,7,10; Isa. 8:19,20; 2 Tim. 3:15; 2 Pet. 1:19; Heb. 1:1,2)

05/14/2026

My Living Hope 🎶