Grace | Christian Standard, March/April 2023 explores the meaning, power, and reach of grace across Scripture, Christian living, church unity, and the resurrection hope of Easter. The cover theme is reinforced throughout the issue with articles that ask what grace is, trace grace through the entire Bible, and show how grace shapes marriages, preaching, leadership, and discipleship.
Jerry Harris opens the issue by reflecting on God as the “Gift I need the most,” while Michael C. Mack’s editorial points readers to places where grace can be found in everyday life and in the cross of Christ. Major feature articles include Mark E. Moore on grace as God’s salvation and social system, Marty Solomon on the grace-filled God of the entire Bible, and Will Archer on how grace unites believers across backgrounds and fellowships. Bobby Harrington’s article on the International Churches of Christ continues that theme of grace and understanding within the Restoration Movement.
The issue also gives significant attention to Easter and resurrection faith. Kent E. Fillinger surveys beliefs about the resurrection and the afterlife, Justin Horey compiles Easter preaching perspectives, Steve Wyatt explains why the resurrection matters, and Mark A. Taylor provides meditations for the week before Easter. Alongside these are practical ministry pieces on Bible engagement, grace in marriage, preaching, eldership, and cross-cultural mission.
Taken together, Grace | Christian Standard, March/April 2023 is a rich, pastoral issue that presents grace not as a vague idea, but as the living character of God revealed in Jesus Christ and expressed through the church.
