Unconditional offer
…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
Romans 3:23-24 (NIV)
Should universities give students unconditional offers of acceptance?
Recently this practice has come under increased scrutiny after it was revealed that the number of unconditional offers issued by universities was increasing and that the students who received the offers often miss their predicted grades. Would students be better off, more resilient, if they had to earn their place?
As a Christian I believe that we have all been given an unconditional offer in Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:4-5 says, ‘But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.’ We haven’t earned this place, yet if accepted, it will change our life forever and open up opportunities beyond our wildest imaginations. The offer reflects God’s confidence in who we will become with his help, rather than what we have achieved.
Titus 2:11 exclaims, ‘For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.’
Maybe it is time to consider his unconditional offer of grace?
Prayer
Thank you, Father in Heaven, for the unconditional offer of salvation through faith. Help us to respond to that faith and grace in following our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Amen
Study by Gavin Henderson
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Gavin Henderson is an Elder and the Operations Manager of the National Ministry Team for Grace Communion International in the UK and Ireland.
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