How do we know God's grace through the gospel?

The mystery of the gospel is revealed in how God’s grace operates, particularly against the backdrop of sin. Romans 3:20 states that by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified. It is through understanding our sinful state, much like the condition depicted in Genesis 34, that we begin to recognize our need for grace. The gospel teaches us that salvation comes not through our works or adherence to the law, but through faith in Jesus Christ, who paid the penalty for our sins and fulfilled the demands of the law on our behalf. This grace is available to all who believe, underscoring that it is a divine gift, not a merit-based reward.