Spiritual growth and nourishment come from the means of grace, which include preaching, baptism, and the Lord's Supper. These gifts are present and gospel-centered, keeping believers nourished and sustained. However, many believers neglect these means of grace, instead focusing on spiritual disciplines that are actually means of gratitude. Understanding grace as the person of Christ himself is essential, and it determines the means of grace. The ministry of the word and sacraments is the primary means of grace, and it manifests Jesus and his saving benefits to believers.
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