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What does the Bible say about being debtors to grace?

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The Bible teaches that believers are debtors to the grace and mercy of God through Christ, having been saved not by their own works but by His perfect sacrifice.

In Romans 8, Paul emphasizes that believers are indeed debtors, not to the flesh but to the grace and mercy of God. This is reflected in the transformation that occurs when one is saved; previously indebted to the law and justice of God because of sin, believers now find themselves free due to Christ's redemptive work. This debt is one that cannot be repaid, as salvation comes entirely by God's grace, and thus, believers are called to live in a manner that glorifies the God who saved them. This shift from being debtors to justice to debtors to grace is a profound truth of the Christian experience, representing a new life motivated by love and gratitude.
Scripture References: Romans 8:12-16, Romans 8:1-4

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Debtors
Wayne Boyd · Feb 5, 2026
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