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The Riches of His Grace is a prominent sermon by the late Dr. Charles Stanley, founder of In Touch Ministries. According to Ephesians chapter 1, this message explains that every believer receives immense, undeserved spiritual wealth in Christ at the moment of salvation. The core idea is that Christians should not live in spiritual poverty but should experience and enjoy the limitless blessings God has already given them through grace. 

Core teachings
Grace is a lavish, freely given gift: Citing Ephesians 1:6–8, Stanley emphasizes that God's grace is bestowed upon believers not because of their merit, but according to His own will. This grace is not measured in small portions but is poured out lavishly and extravagantly.

The wealth is already yours: At the point of salvation, God deposits "every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ" (Ephesians 1:3) into a believer's account. The challenge for many Christians is ignorance or confusion about how to access this spiritual "bank account," leading them to live in spiritual poverty despite their immense wealth.
Characteristics of God's grace: In his sermons, Stanley describes the multifaceted nature of God's grace:
Divinely bestowed: It comes directly from God.

Freely given: It is not earned through works.
Lavish: It is overflowing and abundant.
Instant and simultaneous: All the riches are given at once upon salvation.
Eternal: God's gifts are permanent and cannot be taken away.
The path to experiencing the riches: To move from spiritual poverty to abundance, Stanley encourages believers to access these spiritual riches by faith, not by begging God for what He has already provided. This involves trusting that you are who God says you are in Christ.
Spiritual blessings included in God's grace: The riches of His grace are comprehensive and provide for every area of a believer's life. These blessings include:
Forgiveness of sins.
Redemption through Christ's blood.
Adoption as a child of God.
The indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
An eternal inheritance.
Access to God through prayer.