Bible Verses About Grace for People Who Blew It
Grace is God’s undeserved kindness: forgiveness, help and love given freely, not earned. The Bible says we’re saved by grace, that grace runs deeper than any sin, and that God gives grace for each new need. If you think you’ve used up your chances, start here.
“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.”
Not of yourselves. Not of works. Many of us tried to earn our way back with promises and good behavior. Grace says the gift is already offered. Faith just receives it.
“…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,”
Everyone has fallen short, not just the people with a drinking problem. Everyone is justified the same way too: freely, by grace. There’s no lower class at the foot of the cross.
More than enough
“Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,”
Where sin piled up, grace piled higher. Your worst night was not bigger than God’s grace.
“And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.”
“Grace for grace” means grace on top of grace, wave after wave. Yesterday’s grace doesn’t run out before today’s arrives.
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,”
Forgiveness according to the riches of His grace. Not according to how sorry you managed to feel. According to how rich He is.
Grace for the hard days
“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.”
A throne of grace, approached boldly. You don’t have to tiptoe in after a bad day. Come straight in and ask for help in time of need.
“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.”
God told Paul His grace was sufficient and His strength shows best in weakness. Admitting you’re weak isn’t the end of the road. It’s where grace starts working.
“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.”
All grace, always, in all things, so you have enough for every good work. Grace isn’t only for forgiveness. It’s for the job, the family, and the next twenty-four hours.
Grace that changes us
“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.”
“By the grace of God I am what I am.” Paul had hunted Christians. Grace made him someone new, and then he worked hard. Grace is the reason, not the excuse.
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.”
Grow in grace. Grace isn’t a one-time moment. It’s soil you keep growing in, a day at a time.
A prayer to receive grace
“God, I don’t deserve Your kindness, and I’m tired of trying to earn it. I receive Your grace today. Cover what I’ve done, give me what I need for this day, and let Your grace make me into someone new. Amen.”
Receive it out loud
Write down the thing you’re most afraid God can’t forgive. Under it, write Romans 5:20 in your own words. Read it out loud, then tear up the first part. If guilt keeps coming back, talk with a pastor or your sponsor this week.
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Common questions
What is grace in the Bible?
Grace is God's kindness given to people who don't deserve it and can't earn it. Ephesians 2:8-9 says we are saved by grace through faith, not by our own works. For a short definition, see our glossary entry on grace.
Can I run out of God's grace?
Romans 5:20 says where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. Grace isn't a credit line you max out. That said, grace is meant to change us, not to excuse staying stuck.
Does grace mean I don't have to work the steps?
No. Grace is why the steps can work. Paul said God's grace made him who he was, and then he worked harder than anyone. Grace frees you to do the work without trying to earn God's love.
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