How does the covenant of grace relate to our relationship with God?

The covenant of grace is central to understanding the believer's relationship with God. In Joshua 9, the covenant made with the Gibeonites illustrates God’s mercy extended to those who humbly seek Him. Ephesians 2:13 teaches that we are made near to God by the blood of Christ, forming the foundation of our engagement with Him. This eternal covenant, established not by human deceit, but by God's holiness and faithfulness, secures our standing before Him, ultimately signifying that those who believe are spared from judgment and called His children.