Grace vs. Mercy: What's the Real Difference? (Bible Explained)

B28L12 What's the difference between grace and mercy? In this verse-by-verse study of 1 Corinthians 15:10-19, Les Feldick reveals the answer and why Christ's resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith. Starting in 1 Corinthians 15:10, Paul declares "by the grace of God I am what I am," and Les unpacks the profound truth that grace is God's unmerited favor which makes it possible for Him to pour out mercy instead of wrath. He illustrates this with Paul's own conversion — from a raging persecutor to the apostle of the Gentiles. Moving into verses 12-19, Paul confronts those who deny the resurrection, arguing that if Christ is not risen, our preaching is vain and our faith is futile. Les cross-references Ephesians 1:10, Acts 2:22-23, 2 Timothy 1:9, and Titus 2:11-15 to reveal that salvation was planned before the ages began and that our blessed hope is the glorious appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: • Grace vs. Mercy — What's the difference and why it matters • 1 Corinthians 15:10 explained — "By the grace of God I am what I am" • If Christ is not risen, your faith is vain — 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 • Paul's conversion on the Damascus Road — a case study in grace • God's sovereignty, grace, and mercy — the golden calf illustration • Ephesians 1:10 — God's eternal purpose to gather all things in Christ • 2 Timothy 1:9 — Saved according to God's purpose before the ages began • The blessed hope — Titus 2:13 and the appearing of Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 15 Bible study, grace vs mercy explained, what is the difference between grace and mercy, resurrection of Christ explained, 1 Corinthians 15 verse by verse, Paul's conversion by grace, if Christ be not raised, blessed hope Titus 2:13, verse by verse Bible teaching. ✝️ Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Introduction: Grace, Mercy & the Resurrection 00:30 — Returning to 1 Corinthians 15 — Verse by Verse 01:20 — The Difference Between Grace and Mercy Explained 03:40 — Grace Makes God's Mercy Possible — Not Wrath 04:00 — Paul the Persecutor Saved by Grace — 1 Corinthians 15:10 04:30 — The Golden Calf: God's Sovereignty, Grace & Mercy 06:00 — Paul's Damascus Road Conversion — A Case Study in Grace 06:30 — "By the Grace of God I Am What I Am" — 1 Corinthians 15:10 07:40 — Paul Labored More Abundantly — Yet Not I, But Grace 08:10 — Salvation Is Not by Ritual or Church Procedure 09:10 — The Resurrection Question — 1 Corinthians 15:12 09:30 — Sadducees in Corinth: Denying the Resurrection 10:10 — If Christ Is Not Risen, Our Preaching Is Vain — 1 Corinthians 15:13-14 11:40 — Josh McDowell: An Infidel Who Proved the Resurrection 13:00 — The Heart of the Gospel: Christ Died, Was Buried, and Rose Again 14:00 — Did Christ Die for All? — No Limited Atonement 14:50 — False Witnesses If the Dead Rise Not — 1 Corinthians 15:15 15:20 — Ephesians 1:10 — God's Eternal Purpose in Christ 16:30 — Acts 2:22-23 — The Determinate Counsel of God 18:30 — 2 Timothy 1:9 — Saved Before the Ages Began 20:50 — If Christ Be Not Raised, Your Faith Is Vain — 1 Corinthians 15:17 21:30 — Those Fallen Asleep in Christ Are Not Lost — 1 Corinthians 15:18 22:00 — The Threefold Aspect of the Gospel: Death, Burial, Resurrection 22:40 — If Only in This Life We Have Hope — 1 Corinthians 15:19 23:30 — Titus 2:11-15 — The Grace of God That Brings Salvation 26:30 — The Blessed Hope: The Glorious Appearing of Jesus Christ 27:30 — Closing & Ministry Information