What is God's grace?
Grace is God giving us what we don't deserve - unmerited favor, unconditional love, and unearned salvation.
20 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
Saved by Grace
Ephesians 2 contains one of the clearest explanations of the gospel: we were dead in sin but made alive in Christânot by works but by grace through faith.
The Word Became Flesh
An exploration of the profound opening of John's Gospel, revealing Jesus as the eternal Word of God who brings light, life, and grace to all who believe.
The Covenant Renewed
God renews the covenant with Israel, revealing His character in a magnificent proclamation of mercy and justice. Moses receives new stone tablets and returns with a face shining from God's presence.
All Have Sinned
Paul completes his case: Jews and Gentiles alike stand condemned under sin. No one is righteous by works. But now, apart from the Law, God's righteousness comes through faith in Christ.
Peace with God
Justification brings peace with God and access to grace. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Through one man sin entered; through one Man righteousness came for all.
Saved Not by Works
Paul instructs Titus on civic responsibility and peaceful relationships, grounds transformation in the mercy of God and regeneration by the Spirit, and warns about divisive people who should be avoide...
Come, Everyone Who Thirsts
One of the Bible's most gracious invitations: come to the waters, buy without money, seek the LORD while He may be found. God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours, and His word accomplishes its pu...
Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ
Paul opens Ephesians with a magnificent hymn of praise detailing the spiritual blessings believers possess in Christâchosen before creation, redeemed by His blood, and sealed with the Holy Spirit.
Complete in Christ
Paul warns against deceptive philosophy and human tradition. In Christ the fullness of deity dwells bodily, and believers are complete in Him. Don't let anyone judge you by rules and shadows.
The Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, and Prodigal Son
When criticized for receiving sinners, Jesus tells three parables of stunning grace. A shepherd leaves ninety-nine sheep to find one lost. A woman searches until she finds her lost coin. A father welc...
Sound Doctrine and Grace
Paul charges Timothy to combat false teachers in Ephesus, contrasts their speculation with sound doctrine, and shares his own testimony of receiving mercy despite being the worst of sinners.
Not Because of Your Righteousness
Deuteronomy 9 emphatically denies that Israel deserves Canaan, reminding them of their repeated rebellionsâespecially the golden calfâto prevent the pride that claims self-earned blessing.
Praise the Lord, O My Soul
One of Scripture's most beloved psalms, calling the soul to praise God for His benefits: forgiveness, healing, redemption, love, satisfaction. David celebrates God's compassion and eternal love.
The Workers in the Vineyard and True Greatness
Jesus tells the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, showing that the Kingdom operates on grace rather than merit. He again predicts His death, redefines greatness as service, and heals two blind m...
Paul's First Missionary Journey Begins
The Holy Spirit sends Barnabas and Saul from Antioch, launching the Gentile mission. They proclaim Christ in Cyprus and Pisidian Antioch, facing both acceptance and rejection.
God's Sovereign Choice
Paul grieves for unbelieving Israel yet affirms God's sovereign right to choose. Election rests on God's mercy, not human effort. God shapes vessels for glory and wrath according to His purposes.
Power in Weakness
Paul shares his vision of paradise and his thorn in the flesh. God's answer: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore Paul boasts in weakness.
Corruption and Grace
As humanity's wickedness reaches its peak, God grieves and plans judgement. Yet Noah finds favour, demonstrating that grace exists even in the darkest times.
David's Kindness to Mephibosheth
David seeks to show kindness to any remaining member of Saul's house for Jonathan's sake. He finds Mephibosheth, Jonathan's lame son, and restores his inheritance, giving him a permanent place at the ...
The Jerusalem Council
The early church faces its first major theological crisis: must Gentiles follow Jewish law to be saved? The council's decision preserves the gospel of grace and affirms unity in Christ.
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