Sermon

By Grace You Are Saved Through Faith: Jacob’s Journey

Genesis 30

December 16, 2008 | Peter Adam

Peter Adam explores the story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel in Genesis 30, highlighting the theme of God’s grace amidst human weakness and sin. Adam emphasizes that salvation and blessings come not from human merit but from God’s grace, demonstrating that God uses flawed individuals to accomplish His purposes. The message encourages believers to trust in God’s grace rather than their own efforts.

Peter Adam is vicar emeritus of St. Jude’s Carlton in Melbourne, Australia, and serves on the steering group for TGC Australia. He was formerly vicar of St. Jude’s, then principal of Ridley College Melbourne. Adam’s publications include Speaking God’s Words: A Practical Theology of Preaching, Hearing God’s Words: Exploring Biblical Spirituality, Written for Us: Receiving God’s Words in the Bible, The Message of Malachi, The Majestic Son: The Letter to the Hebrews, and Walking in God’s Words: Ezra and Nehemiah. He speaks at training conferences for preachers.