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Law versus grace

May 18, 2026
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You and I live in a day when God saves by grace, and He doesn’t save by Law. And what a contrast there is between Law and grace; what a difference it is. The Law demands; grace gives. The Law says, “Do”; grace says, “Believe.” The Law exacts; grace bestows. The Law says work; grace says rest. The Law threatens, pronouncing a curse; grace entreats, announcing a blessing. The Law says, “Do and thou shalt live”; grace says, “Live and thou shall do.” The Law condemns the best man, and grace saves the worst man.

References: Exodus 19:4-25

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Dr. J. Vernon McGee: You and I live in a day when God saves by grace and he doesn't save by law. And what a contrast there is between law and grace. What a difference it is.

The law demands, grace gives. The law says do, grace says believe. The law exacts, grace bestows. The law says work, grace says rest. The law threatens, pronouncing a curse. Grace entreats, announcing a blessing.

The law says do and thou shalt live. Grace says live and thou shalt do. The law condemns the best man, and grace saves the worst man.

Guest (Male): Hear more at TTB.org as Dr. J. Vernon McGee takes you through the Bible.

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About Thru the Bible - Minute with McGee

From the same incredible heritage ministry and timeless voice of Dr. J. Vernon McGee, we are thrilled to present to you brand-new programming from Thru the Bible. The content of these programs has been carefully curated from both the daily program and the sermons that Dr. McGee delivered over the years.


Other Thru the Bible Programs:

Thru the Bible

Thru the Bible - Questions & Answers

Thru the Bible - Sunday Sermon

Thru the Bible International

A Través de la Biblia


About Dr. J. Vernon McGee

John Vernon McGee was born in Hillsboro, Texas, in 1904. Dr. McGee remarked, "When I was born and the doctor gave me the customary whack, my mother said that I let out a yell that could be heard on all four borders of Texas!" His Creator well knew that he would need a powerful voice to deliver a powerful message.


After completing his education (including a Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary), he and his wife came west, settling in Pasadena, California. Dr. McGee's greatest pastorate was at the historic Church of the Open Door in downtown Los Angeles, where he served from 1949 to 1970.


He began teaching Thru the Bible in 1967. After retiring from the pastorate, he set up radio headquarters in Pasadena, and the radio ministry expanded rapidly. Listeners never seem to tire of Dr. J. Vernon McGee's unique brand of rubber-meets-the-road teaching, or his passion for teaching the whole Word of God.


On the morning of December 1, 1988, Dr. McGee fell asleep in his chair and quietly passed into the presence of his Savior.

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