This lesson will study three aspects of John the Baptist’s doctrinal concept of Grace upon Grace related to the historical advent of Jesus Christ.
At least six categories of God’s grace through Jesus Christ is declared in the special phrase:
(Jn.1:16) “For of (ek+abl of source) His fullness we have all received, and grace (charis) upon (anti+gen) grace.” (NAS)
The Amplified Bible has this footnote about this phrase – “Favor given to one who has already received favor or grace upon grace.”
Ryrie Bible footnote – “Grace upon grace implies grace piled upon grace in the experience of the Christian life.”
Ron Adema
Ron Adema, Pastor of Doctrinal Studies Bible Church