How does grace relate to the Old Testament?

Grace is not merely a New Testament concept; it has been consistent throughout scripture. The Old Testament figures, like Noah, found grace in the eyes of the Lord (Genesis 6:8). The law, given to Moses, was meant to demonstrate humanity's need for grace, showing that no one could achieve salvation through their obedience to the law. Instead, it is by God’s grace that individuals are saved, which was true in the Old Testament just as it is in the New Testament. God’s unchanging nature of grace is affirmed in Malachi 3:6 and Hebrews 13:8, illustrating that His method of dealing with sinful humanity has always been through grace.