Grace by Faith

The world believes it can be good in of itself through good works. God makes it clear that we are saved by grace through faith, not by good works. It has nothing at all to do with us. The world says: “to get something you have to do something.” Jesus says: “to get something, do nothing, and receive freely.” Most unbelievers and some believers feel they owe something or have to pay something back. That there is a debt to pay for what you receive. Jesus says, “Receive a free gift.”

Isaiah 55:1
"Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.”
It is hard to fathom that someone would want to give us something for free. We know we are not good or worthy enough. It does not make sense to our earthly mind. But that’s the whole point. It does not make sense. We are not good enough, and once we realize that, then we can freely receive. Saved by grace through faith. It is a gift. You either receive it or you try and work for it but there’s only one way.

Ephesians 2:8–9
“For it is by Grace you have been saved, through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Not by works, so that no one can boast.”