Grace is understood as God's unmerited favor, demonstrated profoundly through His mercy toward sinners who do not deserve it.
Grace is often described as 'unmerited favor,' which implies that it is not something we can earn or deserve. Instead, it originates from God's sovereign will to be gracious. In Romans 9:15, Paul states, 'I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy,' emphasizing that God's choice in showing grace is not based on human merit but rather on His own sovereign purpose. Grace is exemplified in God’s dealings with humanity, especially in cases like that of Moses, who interceded for a people deserving punishment for their idolatry (Exodus 32-33). Despite their sinfulness, God's mercy toward them reveals the nature of His grace — it is given even to those who have demerited any favor. This character of grace is essential for understanding redemption, as it was through grace that salvation was offered to undeserving sinners.
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