Bible dictionary for children
Grace
Grace is God's freely given favor and help.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Grace is God's freely given favor and help. It is a gift, not a payment for being clever, successful or perfectly behaved.
Talk about it
How is receiving a gift different from earning a wage?
An example from the Bible
Ephesians describes salvation as God's gift received through faith. Paul then speaks about a life of good works as the response to that gift.
Read Ephesians 2:8 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Ephesians 2:8
for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
