How do we know God's grace is the foundation of our relationships?

God's grace serves as the bedrock of our relationships with fellow believers. Ephesians 2:8-9 declares that we are saved by grace through faith, not by our works. This foundational truth shapes how we interact with one another. Recognizing that we are all recipients of God’s grace fosters humility in our dealings with others. As we reflect on how Christ laid down His life for us, we then see our brothers and sisters in light of that same grace. The acknowledgment that all believers are chosen freely by God should compel us to treat one another with the same mercy and love with which we have been treated. Thus, grace not only saves us but also defines our relationships within the body of Christ.