About this episode
Grace isn't just an abstract theological concept but the person of Jesus Christ himself. Pastor Derwin Gray shares his personal journey from NFL performance pressure to discovering God's transformational, unconditional love. • Grace is embodied in the person of Jesus Christ, not just an abstract concept • God's grace goes beyond forgiveness to give us a new identity as holy, blameless, and righteous • Pastor Derwin's "grace awakening" came after five exhausting years in the NFL defined by performance • Our deepest human need is for love, not achievement • God is transformational, not transactional—His love isn't conditional on our performance • We are trophies of grace, with Jesus giving His life for us, to us, and through us If you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review. Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com