Sharing Your Beliefs about the Gospel of Grace

When the "Gospel of Grace" was first revealed to me, I felt, as a former teacher, I must share this wonderful news with others. I just knew they would see the logic of it and drink it in like as thirsty man in the desert. I quickly realized that's probably not the best way to proceed. I stepped back for a moment and thought about the whole picture. Being a real newbie to the "Gospel of Grace", I really felt quite ill-equiped to present it and answer questions about it. In fact, I had a lot of questions that as of yet had gone unanswered. I trusted that in His time, if He wanted me to know, God would answer.

Then I came across a word of advice from someone who had believed in Universal Reconciliation for a long time. Here is his advice:

May I share a word of advice? This word especially applies if you have experienced deep wounding through spiritual abuse. Ask the Lord to grant you grace to:
refrain from debating about this full gospel or being overly anxious to help other to "see" it. Give the Holy Spirit room to work!
forgive people who in the past conveyed the gospel inadequately to you—or perhaps even spiritually abused you. Instead, thank the Lord that they gave what they had, and ask Him to shower His healing and blessing upon them.
not make understanding Christ’s total victory a requirement for fellowshipping with your Christian brothers and sisters—whatever you do!
not make this full gospel "your subject" conversationally more than enjoying the Lord Himself and bringing His healing life to others. People who think a good deal, who have been deeply wounded, can fall into that snare while the devil throws a party! JESUS CHRIST MUST REMAIN THE FOCUS. (The early Pentecostals had to learn the same lesson about sharing their newfound freedom in the Holy Spirit!)
refuse to start a new denomination or "non’’-denomination; the Lord knows there are too many already!
be led of the Holy Spirit in all situations where the Lord Himself receives honor and—by His power—lives are transformed and healed. Even if it means on occasions He may lead you to minister truths that seem to reveal little or nothing of Christ’s total victory.
become a brighter light that attracts others to Christ Himself—and not just words and concepts about Him.
not be hurt if some Christians misjudge you. Trust the Lord to do business. He will! Hasn’t He always? Remember, some who misunderstand you today may be beside you proclaiming Christ to a needy world tomorrow!
be at liberty not to go to great lengths to hype or to hide your understanding of the gospel. Just enjoy constant fellowship with the Lord and trust His light to shine through you.
remember that, by God’s astonishing grace, many Christians who do not completely share your understanding of Scripture—nevertheless—know God’s heart, perhaps better than you do! So avail yourself of every opportunity to be blessed by your other praying, Christ-honoring brothers and sisters. You need them and they need you!