Grace is God's favor toward those who deserve the opposite. It is not a vague kindness but a costly gift, purchased at the cross and given freely to all who believe. Scripture says we are saved by grace, kept by grace, and taught by grace to live godly lives. These passages trace that gift from its beginning to its end.
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
In the original: χάρις charis G5485 — From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): -
See also: Romans 3:22 · Ephesians 2:5 · Romans 4:16 · John 1:12
9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
In the original: χάρις charis G5485 — From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): -
See also: Philippians 4:13 · 2 Corinthians 12:10 · Isaiah 40:29 · Ephesians 3:16
14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. 15 John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me. 16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. 17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
In the original: χάρις charis G5485 — From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): -
See also: 1 John 4:9 · 1 Timothy 3:16 · Galatians 4:4 · John 1:1
11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, hath...: or, to all men, hath appeared 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
In the original: χάρις charis G5485 — From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): -
See also: Ephesians 2:8 · 1 Timothy 2:4 · Isaiah 45:22 · Ezekiel 36:27
16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
In the original: χάρις charis G5485 — From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): -
See also: Ephesians 3:12 · Hebrews 7:25 · Hebrews 10:19 · Hebrews 13:6
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
In the original: χάρις charis G5485 — From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): -
See also: Ecclesiastes 7:20 · 1 John 1:8 · Romans 3:9 · Galatians 3:22
20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: 21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
In the original: χάρις charis G5485 — From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): -
See also: Titus 2:11 · Romans 6:1 · Titus 3:3 · Psalms 25:11
8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
In the original: χάρις charis G5485 — From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): -
See also: Ephesians 3:20 · Philippians 4:18 · Proverbs 10:22 · Malachi 3:10
14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
In the original: χάρις charis G5485 — From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): -
See also: Galatians 5:18 · Romans 8:2 · Romans 7:4 · Hebrews 8:10
6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
In the original: χάρις charis G5485 — From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): -
See also: Matthew 23:12 · Proverbs 3:34 · 1 Peter 5:5 · Psalms 138:6
10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
In the original: χάρις charis G5485 — From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): -
See also: 2 Corinthians 4:17 · 2 Thessalonians 3:3 · 1 Peter 1:6 · Jude 1:24
9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
In the original: χάρις charis G5485 — From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): -
See also: Ephesians 2:8 · Titus 3:4 · Ephesians 1:3 · Romans 16:25
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
In the original: χάρις charis G5485 — From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): -
See also: 1 Peter 2:24 · Romans 3:24 · Colossians 1:14 · 1 John 1:7
11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.
In the original: χάρις charis G5485 — From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): -
See also: Romans 3:24 · Titus 3:4 · Ephesians 2:5 · Titus 2:11