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How can we understand the concept of grace?

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Grace is God's unmerited favor towards sinners, granting salvation without works, emphasized throughout Scripture.

Grace is a core tenet of the Christian faith, representing God's unmerited favor bestowed upon sinners. It is not based on any merit or actions of our own, as expressed in 2 Timothy 1:9, where Paul emphasizes that we are saved and called according to God's purpose and grace, not our works. Sovereign grace implies that God acts according to His will and purpose, choosing to save those whom He wills. The distinction between grace and works is stark; if salvation were based on works, it would no longer be grace. The message of pure grace challenges human nature, which often seeks to contribute to its own salvation, yet true grace frees us from the bondage of the law, allowing us to rest in the completed work of Christ.
Scripture References: 2 Timothy 1:9, Galatians 5:4, Romans 11:6

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Christ alone
Angus Fisher · May 15, 2016