In the Bible, grace and mercy are the themes for many stories about Jesus and his followers.
God’s grace is shown when he forgives us for our sins so we can be free from our condemnation, and he also shows mercy to other people during times of difficulty.
The Bible tells us that it is possible to receive mercy without deserving it and that faith can obtain this beautiful gift in advance.
Bible Verses About Grace And Mercy
Grace, mercy, and forgiveness are central to Christianity. Who doesn’t want to receive grace and mercy? But how do you get it? By reading the Bible.
Here are 25 Bible verses about grace and mercy that tell us what true grace is, how to respond appropriately, and even how to imitate the apostle Paul.
Hebrews 4:16 – He is open for us whenever we need Him.
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)
We have been permitted by Christ to boldly approach God’s throne and enter the throne room of heaven so that we may receive mercy and the grace we require to assist in times of need.
The temple’s partition separating man from God is split in two from top to bottom by His grace, opening a doorway into the presence of our heavenly Father.
2 Corinthians 12:9 – Grace cannot be denied.
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)
Ephesians 2:8-9 – We are all eligible for salvation.
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV)
Every man is eligible for salvation, a gift from the God of all grace. Salvation is an undeserved gift and an eternal gift given to fallen man by the universe’s ruler, Jesus Christ, and it results from the magnificent riches of His grace, which are found in His dearly beloved Son.
To avoid false boasting, salvation is not a result of human effort or achievement. Salvation is an incredible gift of God’s grace and is unrelated to our strength or ability.
Romans 6:14 – He died for us.
For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.Romans 6:14 (KJV)
Sin no longer has the power to rule our lives as it does with unbelievers since Christ died to destroy its power in our daily lives. Christ not only died FOR our sins, but He also died AGAINST sin, thereby eliminating the influence of sin in our life.
As long as we desire to, we can still exercise our free will and let sin rule. Let’s resist the temptation to let sin lead our lives. Instead, let Christ live in and through us for His honor and glory.
Romans 11:6 – His grace saves us.
And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.Romans 11:6 (KJV)
If we approach God based on our actions, we come to him with our righteousness rather than the righteousness He offers.
Luke 6:36 – We cannot practice mercy through our power or effort.
Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
Luke 6:36 (KJV)
One of the many qualities of God that we are told to emulate is mercy. We are to copy this perfect image of His unwavering love in our day-to-day activities.
We cannot practice mercy through our power or effort. Being merciful is a supernatural ability that no member of the human race possesses.
But as God’s children who walk in spirit and truth and with the help of the indwelling Holy Spirit, we may display this lovely quality as we die to self and live for Him.
Hebrews 4:16 – We must freely, frequently, continuously, and relentlessly approach Him.
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16 (KJV)
We’re not supposed to tremble in fear of God’s glorious presence. Instead, we are urged to approach His throne and to do so repeatedly, without hesitation or fear. We must freely, frequently, continuously, and relentlessly approach Him.
He is not a foreign deity that we should tremble or crawl before. Because He is our wonderful God and eternal Creator, He deserves our respect, adoration, and appreciation.
2 Peter 3:9 – God keeps His promises to us.
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9 (KJV)
God keeps His promises to us. Thus any perceived doubt in a man’s perspective cannot invalidate or change God’s perfect, evolving plan for us.
The Lord is kind, loving, and patient toward all He has created. It is His desire that no one perish, and as more and more people put their faith in Jesus, they are being saved daily.
Exodus 34:6-7 – He is generous and aware.
And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children’s children, unto the third and to the fourth generation.
Exodus 34:6-7 (KJV)
For a believer, these words are encouraging. The goal of Christ’s mission to free us from our sins is for us to have a relationship with God.
He is generous, aware of the consequences of his people’s misbehavior, and genuinely concerned for their welfare. He is kind, bestowing favor on a group of people who do not deserve it.
God is patient and slow to anger, which is a powerful statement. It’s not like God builds up his rage subtly before bursting into anger; instead, God wants the best for his creation and waits for repentance before acting violently against it.
He abounds in faithfulness and steadfast love in his patience, a true love linked with allegiance, grace, mercy, compassion, and covenant integrity.
Psalm 25:6-7 – We need His mercy, not our worth.
Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old. Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O Lord.
Psalm 25:6-7 (KJV)
Not only has God always exhibited mercy and love, but He has also always possessed these qualities, which are a part of His character. David likely remembered specific moments when God had shown himself and Israel His mercy and love as he composed these words.
That must be our justification for the forgiveness of sin. Therefore we need his mercy, not our worth. As individuals who are aware of our market and unworthiness and who are content with the abundance of God’s mercy and grace, we must constantly rely on this belief.
Bible Verses About Showing Grace And Mercy to Others
God’s grace and mercy are an essential part of our salvation. When Jesus says, “Come to me, all who want to live for God,” he means for each of us to be able to answer his call. And when we take up that call, we experience how grace and mercy can become our lifeblood.
Therefore, as he directs his grace toward us, we should do the same toward others.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
Ephesians 4:29 (ESV)
We are urged to use good words and carry out deeds that uplift and edify others. We are commanded to control our tongues and prevent corrupt speech from escaping our mouths.
Our remarks ought to come from a heart-centered on Christ and offer others appropriate words of kindness and consolation.
We should avoid unsuitable language, foolish speech, rude remarks, and cruel jests and only speak graciously. It is a joyous thing, it blesses others, and it honors the Lord when a word we have said has encouraged others and meets a pressing need.
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Colossians 4:6 (ESV)
To effectively reach as many people as possible, the believer’s words must help to preserve the gospel of Christ. A Christian’s words should be encouraging or helpful and should promote the conversation.
Finally, the “taste” of our speech and behavior should reflect the truth of our reborn Christian lives.
When our words are well-seasoned with God’s words, they will proclaim the truth in love rather than harm, humiliate, or shame people. And when the Spirit guides us, He will assist us in knowing how to approach each individual.
1 Peter 4:10
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:
1 Peter 4:10 (ESV)
Every good thing we possessed results from God’s mercy and was created to serve Him. Being a bad steward is failing to use God’s gifts to help one another. Our mission as God’s chosen people includes using our resources wisely to serve one another.
Believers shouldn’t divert their attention from any benefits they can discover. Instead, we should control our thoughts to enable effective prayer and sincerely love one another, mainly by providing our homes and food to Christians in need.
James 2:13
For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
James 2:13 (ESV)
People who believe in God and follow Christ will be merciful to others. Christians continue to sin in other ways as well. However, Christians show mercy, at least out of habit, since they believe in a merciful God. God will not judge someone with understanding if they never or infrequently exhibit kindness since that person does not trust Christ.
God will have mercy for those in Christ, and he is much more merciful than He is. Similarly, showing kindness to one another is vastly preferable to passing judgment on one another.
Matthew 5:7
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
Matthew 5:7 (ESV)
God finds mercy highly valuable and desirable; it is one of the essential beatitudes and qualities that God expects of us as Christians.
It is essential to Show others divine mercy and kindness because by doing so, we reflect God’s mercy and love and reap God’s abundant blessings. After all, God says that those who show mercy will receive it “pressed down, full, and running over.”
Colossians 3:12
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,
Colossians 3:12 (ESV)
God values us; that’s why He selected us as one of His holy people, so we must cover ourselves in His love and values. We must all be aware that others have faults and extend to them the same passion and mercy Christ has risen to us.
Our life, spiritual development, and interactions with God and others will all be influenced by how united and grateful we are. He wants to use us as His masterpiece and display his goodness and grace.
The result is what? The qualities of His love for us, which is a result of Christ dominating our hearts and His Word residing in us, include tender mercies, compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and forgiveness.
Hebrews 4:16
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)
We can pray because we know that Christ fully comprehends our flaws and has gone through our suffering. We can have confidence and assurance when we turn to God and beg for mercy, grace, assistance, or forgiveness (Hebrews 3:6).
Jesus is the only person who can serve as our High Priest and the substitute for our sin payment because He understands our suffering more than anyone else (Hebrews 2:18).
Luke 6:36
Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
Luke 6:36 (ESV)
As God’s children, we must imitate Christ and live by His example. We are mandated to uphold Christ’s example of holiness as He was the holy One of Israel.
We are ordered to walk in the way God wants us to walk because we have been set apart for the service of Christ, and mercy is just one of the many qualities we are to imitate.
As our Heavenly Father has demonstrated, be merciful, empathetic, tender, receptive, forgiving, and compassionate.
Mercy is just one of the many qualities of God that we are told to emulate, and it is one manifestation of His unwavering love that we are to imitate in our day-to-day activities.
Colossians 3:13
Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
Colossians 3:13 (ESV)
Believers should treat one another with respect and kindness since they are family, which involves tolerance and forgiveness. We need to be willing to put up with the imperfections and peculiarities of other believers rather than expecting perfection from them. And when they are wrong, we need to be ready to overlook it and aid in their recovery.
The saved Christian should naturally do this. People who accept Christ as their Savior have already forgiven their sins; as a result, we should naturally want to forgive others.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
2 Peter 3:9 (ESV)
We cannot enforce worldly timetable requirements on God’s promises, and he fulfills His promises quickly. Since God set the timetable, He cannot be “late.”
Instead, God fulfills every promise at precisely the right time for His glory and the benefit of those He loves.
Christians should see Christ’s return taking longer than expected as proof of God’s patience, not His negligence. God is ready to grant more time for people to turn to Him in repentance because He is love-driven and patient.
God’s intention is for more people to have the chance to put their faith in Christ and establish an everlasting bond with Him.
Bible Verses On Grace, Mercy And Favor
Grace, mercy, and favor are central themes in the Bible. Too often, we neglect these three biblical concepts of much meaning. The following verses provide illustrations and examples of grace, mercy, and favor in action.
Ephesians 2:8
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 is the source of salvation, and faith is the way to salvation. By faith, we believe we will be rescued (Romans 10:9). It’s a gift to be saved and a gift that only God can give.
No matter how much we might want to, we cannot save anyone else, and God can only give us the gift of eternal life. Instead, we are obligated to share the gospel, live it, and pray for others’ salvation while assisting those we come in contact with in their spiritual development.
Salvation must come from the Lord, who does it how He sees fit.
2 Corinthians 9:8
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.
2 Corinthians 9:8 (ESV)
Christians have every reason to believe in a loving God. He has already demonstrated His faithfulness by freely giving us His grace because of our faith in Jesus. In Christ, He has forever given us everything.
Christians should feel more confident that He will continue to make all grace abound to us in light of this knowledge. For us to carry out the good deeds He desires to see from us; He will ensure that we always have “enough” of everything.
Esther 2:17
The king loved Esther more than all the women, and she won grace and favor in his sight more than all the virgins, so that he set the royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti.
Esther 2:17 (ESV)
God selects people out of mercy and assigns people based on divine favor. By his grace, he elevates others; by God’s grace, we are who we are. This incident also shows that Esther wholly depended on the Lord’s undeserved goodness.
You are trusting the Lord and in a position of rest when you solely rely on the Lord’s unmerited favor. Esther did not experience hardship, and God opposes the arrogant and grants undeserved favor to the meek (1 Peter 5:5).
The Lord Himself will be your increase and promotion when you humble yourself, stop trying to make yourself look good, and rely solely on Jesus. You will stand out from the crowd like Esther and find grace and favor with God and others.
Matthew 6:14
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
Matthew 6:14 (KJV)
Christ demonstrates that forgiveness is not unconditional in this passage. According to Jesus, if you pardon the transgressions committed against you by others, your heavenly Father will do the same for you.
Can we honestly beg God to pardon us if we won’t pardon others? Grace from God is meant to be shared! If we do not extend that grace to others, it damages us, and we no longer receive its benefits.
We have been able to spread forgiveness because we have been forgiven. Our everyday knowledge of God’s grace should enable us to restart the forgiveness cycle in our own lives by forgiving others before we beg for our pardon.
Another indication that we are God’s children is our desire to pardon and bless.
Lamentations 3:22-23
It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23 (KJV)
Every new day could be viewed as a representation of God’s mercy triumphing over our problems and His light piercing the shadows. Every morning shows the grace of God, a fresh start from which the sadness must depart.
We only need to consider the sun that shines upon us and the air in our lungs. Numerous manifestations of God’s mercy continue to reach us.
The mercy of God toward us has no time limit. His mercies are endless and constantly accessible to anyone in need, so they are new each morning. Even young people tire and become weary because of our ups and downs, yet God remains loyal no matter what (Isaiah 40:30).
