What Does the Bible Say About Grace?

Grace is God's unmerited favor — His free and undeserved gift of salvation and ongoing spiritual blessing. It is the foundation of the Christian gospel.

Key Verse: Ephesians 2:8-9

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast."

Old Testament Perspective

Though the word 'grace' appears less frequently in the Old Testament, the concept pervades it. God's covenant with Abraham, the exodus, and His patience with Israel are all expressions of grace.

New Testament Perspective

The New Testament declares that 'the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people' (Titus 2:11). Grace is not merely initial salvation but the ongoing power for Christian living.

15 Key Bible Verses About Grace

Ephesians 2:8-9: "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: "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 3:23-24: "for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God; being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus;"
Titus 2:11: "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,"
James 4:6: "But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”"
John 1:16: "From his fullness we all received grace upon grace."
Romans 6:14: "For sin will not have dominion over you. For you are not under law, but under grace."
Romans 11:6: "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."
2 Timothy 1:9: "who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,"
Hebrews 4:16: "Let us 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."
1 Peter 5:10: "But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you."
Acts 20:24: "But these things don’t count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God."
2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen."
Galatians 2:21: "I don’t reject the grace of God. For if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nothing!”"
Romans 5:20-21: "The law came in besides, that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded, grace abounded more exceedingly; that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

What Does the Bible Say About Grace?

Key Verse: Ephesians 2:8-9

Old Testament Perspective

New Testament Perspective

15 Key Bible Verses About Grace

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