20 Quotes About Grace - Scripture and Sayings of God's Grace

Here are 20 of the best quotes about grace from the Bible and beyond. Learn more about the meaning and importance of God's grace!

Mercy and grace are closely related, although distinct as mercy is not getting what you deserve and grace is getting what you don't deserve. 

Grace Quotes from the Bible

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. - Hebrews 4:16 ESV

And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. - John 1:16 ESV

But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. - Romans 5:8 ESV

And are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus - Romans 3:24 ESV

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. - 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. - Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV

For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. - Romans 6:14 ESV

But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace. - Romans 11:6 ESV

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” - James 4:6 ESV

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God - Ephesians 2:8 ESV

Grace and Salvation

Quotes about the Grace of God

“Justice is getting what you deserve. Mercy is not getting what you deserve. And grace is getting what you absolutely don't deserve... benign goodwill. unprovoked compassion. the unearnable gift” - Cathleen Falsani

“It's not the law of religion nor the principles of morality that define our highways and pathways to God; only by the Grace of God are we led and drawn, to God. It is His grace that conquers a multitude of flaws and in that grace, there is only favor. Favor is not achieved; favor is received.” - C. JoyBell C.

“Keep Them Open To God; Your heart, mind, and soul because the floodgates are open, and the water is out. You just never know when grace will seep in.” - John M. Sheehan

"The meaning of life. The wasted years of life. The poor choices of life. God answers the mess of life with one word: 'grace.'" - Max Lucado

"When you are spiritually connected, you are not looking for occasions to be offended, and you are not judging and labeling others. You are in a state of grace in which you know you are connected to God and thus free from the effects of anyone or anything external to yourself." - Wayne Dyer

"When grace happens, we receive not a nice compliment from God but a new heart. Give your heart to Christ, and he returns the favor." - Max Lucado

"Grow in the root of all grace, which is faith. Believe God's promises more firmly than ever. Allow your faith to increase in its fullness, firmness, and simplicity." Charles Spurgeon

"God's mercy and grace give me hope - for myself, and for our world." - Billy Graham

"Saving faith is an immediate relation to Christ, accepting, receiving, resting upon Him alone, for justification, sanctification, and eternal life by virtue of God's grace." - Charles Spurgeon

"When you feel like it's too hard to obey God, remember that He will never tell you to do something without giving you the grace, power and ability to do it." Joyce Meyer

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