Grace is given through the Gospel (Romans 1:16). Grace has all power, because God is gracious. So many look to laws and rules to change people and society. Law may dictate how we should live, what we should do, or not do. Nevertheless, law is powerless to change the hearts and lives of people.
Grace is given as the gift of God. Grace is far more than a theological term or a religious song. Grace is God Himself. He is the God of all grace. Grace is undeserved favor that we can never earn nor merit. Grace is the gift of God, and not of our works (Ephesians 2:8-9).
Grace is given through regeneration, also known as new birth (Titus 3:5). Grace changes you from within. Grace renews your mind, dismisses your guilt of conscience, and renews your will to do God's good will. The law of God tells what you ought to be; the grace of God makes you what you ought to be.
Grace is given through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Grace gives you the unmerited favor of God through Jesus Christ. "And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace" (John 1:16). Receiving Jesus Christ is the fullness of grace to change you. Believing Christ is receiving Christ (John 1:11-12). Grace freely given saves you, through faith alone in Christ alone.
