What does the Bible say about grace overcoming sin?

Grace is the unmerited favor of God, which enables believers to overcome sin and its consequences. In Romans 3:23-24, it is stated, 'For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God; being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.' This indicates that despite our sinful nature and total depravity as outlined in Romans 3:10-12, grace through Jesus Christ provides the means for justification. The victory over sin is rooted in Christ’s sacrificial work on the cross, where He bore the sins of the elect and secured their salvation. Through this grace, believers can live in the assurance of their acceptance before God, not based on their own merits but solely on the righteousness of Christ imputed to them.