This refers to God’s unmerited favour toward men. It is getting something good from God that we have not merited. The greatest of these free gifts of God’s grace is the salvation of our souls (Rom. 11:5-6; Eph.1:7; 2:8; 1 Peter 1:9). The practical effect of the working of God’s grace in the human heart makes the recipient a spontaneous and thankful worshipper (Ruth 2:10; John 9:35-38). It also produces a desire in souls to please the Lord by “denying ungodliness and worldly lusts,” and living “soberly, righteously, and godly in this world” (Titus 2:11-12). It also produces energy to serve Him (1 Sam. 25:41; 1 Cor. 15:10).
God’s grace is also towards His people providing various kinds of practical help in the circumstances of life, and this enables them to go on in adverse situations for Him (2 Cor. 12:9-10; Heb. 12:28; James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:10). (See Mercy.)