Before we talk about why we need grace, it is important to understand what it is. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary (Webster was a Christian, and his definitions are wonderful) grace is: “Unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification.” So, let’s break this down. First of all,...

The words “grace” and “mercy” are heard often in religious contexts, but what do these words really mean? And how are they different? The Definition of Grace Grace is understood as the free and unmerited favor of God; there is nothing we can do to earn salvation or blessings from...

Wow! What a title! What a question! But in short, the answer is a resounding “No.” Or is it… The short answer is no, we don’t deserve salvation. We are all sinners in need of the Savior. The answer is also no because: We are sinners In the first chapter...

“Grace” is a word that’s thrown around a lot in the religious world. Maybe people think about how God’s grace gives them power to do what they are unable to do on their own. Or perhaps they remember how the grace of God gives them what they don’t deserve to...