What does the Bible say about grace?
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The Bible teaches that grace is God’s free, undeserved favor toward sinners, saving and sustaining His people through Jesus Christ rather than through their works. Ephesians 2:8-9 declares that salvation is God’s gift, received by faith, so that no one may boast. Romans 5:8 shows this grace in Christ’s death for us while we were still sinners, and Romans 11:6 insists that grace and works cannot be mixed as the basis of acceptance with God. Yet grace does not excuse sin: Romans 6:14 says believers are no longer under law but under grace. God’s grace also strengthens the weak, as 2 Corinthians 12:9 promises, and gives humble believers confidence to draw near for mercy and help (Hebrews 4:16).
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- Ephesians 2:8-9 7 votes
for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 6 votes
He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.
- Romans 6:14 5 votes
For sin will not have dominion over you, for you are not under law, but under grace.
- Romans 11:6 4 votes
And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.
- James 4:6 4 votes
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
- Hebrews 4:16 3 votes
Let’s therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace for help in time of need.
- Ephesians 2:8 3 votes
for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,
- John 1:16 3 votes
From his fullness we all received grace upon grace.
- 1 Corinthians 15:10 3 votes
But by the grace of God I am what I am. His grace which was given to me was not futile, but I worked more than all of them; yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
- Romans 5:8 2 votes
But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
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