FAQ About Grace

Grace can be confusing. These questions bring clarity to the heart of the gospel.

  • 1. What is grace, exactly?
    Grace is God’s unearned favor given to us through Jesus. It’s His gift, not our achievement.

    2. What is a grace-based gospel?
    It’s the good news that Jesus fulfilled everything the law required — and now we live by trusting what He’s done.

    3. How is grace different from mercy?
    Mercy withholds the punishment we deserve. Grace gives us the blessing we don’t.

    4. Isn’t grace just a New Testament idea?
    Grace runs throughout Scripture — but the New Covenant made it clear and fully available through Jesus.

    5. Isn’t grace just a license to sin?
    No — grace is power to live differently. It doesn’t excuse sin; it empowers transformation.

  • 6. Do Christians still follow the law?
    Not the Old Covenant law. We live under a new covenant where love and grace lead us from the inside.

    7. What’s the difference between law and grace?
    Law says "do and live." Grace says "believe and live." The law reveals sin; grace removes it.

    8. Didn’t Jesus say He came to fulfill the law?
    Exactly — He fulfilled it so we wouldn’t have to. Now we live by His righteousness, not ours.

    9. Why do some churches mix law and grace?
    Old habits die hard. Mixing the two feels safer — but it creates confusion and guilt.

    10. Is tithing required under grace?
    No. Giving under grace is cheerful, generous, and Spirit-led — not based on obligation or percentage.

  • 11. Do I need to confess every sin to stay forgiven?
    No. Jesus’ sacrifice forgave all your sins — once and for all. Confession is about healing, not earning forgiveness.

    12. What does repentance mean under grace?
    It means to change your mind — to agree with God about who Jesus is and who you now are in Him.

    13. How does grace handle repeated failure?
    Grace meets you every time with the same answer: you're still loved, still righteous, and still growing.

    14. Can you fall from grace?
    Yes, but not by sinning — by going back to law and trying to earn what Jesus already gave.

    15. Does God still get angry with believers?
    No. His wrath was satisfied at the cross. He now sees you in Christ — perfectly loved and accepted.

  • 16. What does it mean to be righteous by grace?
    It means you are completely right with God because of Jesus — not your works, effort, or behavior.

    17. Is my identity still ‘sinner saved by grace’?
    No. You were a sinner. Now you’re a saint, saved and sealed by grace.

    18. What if I don’t feel righteous?
    Righteousness isn’t a feeling — it’s a fact. Trust what God says, not your emotions.

    19. What happens when I mess up?
    Your behavior doesn’t undo your identity. Grace holds you steady while you learn and grow.

    20. Can I lose my salvation?
    Not if it was truly received by faith. Grace is secure — sealed by the Spirit, not by your performance.

  • 21. How do I grow under grace?
    By resting in Christ, renewing your mind, and letting the Spirit guide your steps day by day.

    22. Does grace mean I don’t need spiritual disciplines?
    They’re still valuable — but now they flow from love, not pressure or guilt.

    23. Is grace passive or active?
    It’s active. Grace isn’t sitting back — it’s living from a place of security instead of striving.

    24. What if I don’t feel close to God?
    Grace means He’s always close — even when you don’t feel it. Your feelings don’t change His presence.

    25. Can grace heal emotional wounds?
    Yes. Grace restores your soul by showing you how deeply you’re loved, accepted, and secure in Christ.

  • 26. Isn’t grace just the starting point of faith?
    Grace is the whole journey. You start, grow, and finish by grace — not by effort.

    27. Isn’t it dangerous to make grace sound too easy?
    It wasn’t easy for Jesus — but it is simple for us. That’s the beauty of the gospel.

    28. Why does grace make people uncomfortable?
    Because it removes pride and control. Grace leaves no room for boasting — only worship.

    29. What if I’m not good enough for grace?
    That’s the point. None of us are — and yet grace says: you are enough in Christ.

    30. What’s the one thing grace teaches above all?
    That God gave you everything in Jesus — and now you get to live loved, free, and fully accepted.

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