Why is grace emphasized in the New Covenant?

The New Covenant is characterized by grace as it reveals the unmerited favor of God to sinful humanity. Under the Old Covenant, the law exposed human inability and resulted in condemnation. In contrast, through Christ's fulfillment of the law and His sacrificial death, grace reigns. This grace not only forgives our sins but also empowers us to live in obedience and fellowship with God. It shifts the focus from human effort to divine enablement, assuring that salvation and sanctification are works of God in the believer’s life.