introduction to the grace gospel

By Sophia Christiaan

Welcome to your introduction to the Gospel of Grace, as revealed to the Apostle Paul for all believers under the New Covenant.

Grace is not a topic or a doctrine — grace is a person, Jesus Christ Himself.

Whoever has Christ has grace, and whoever has grace has Christ. Grace is God’s astounding love and forgiveness that no one can earn by effort, obedience, or self-righteousness. It is a free gift — undeserved, unearned, and unlimited.

“For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ.”
— John 1:17 NLT
 

Under the Law of Moses, sin was constantly fueled, and people lived in guilt and failure. But under grace, believers are free from the power of sin and death. The Law demanded perfection; grace gives transformation. The Law said “Do”; grace says “Done.”

“Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace.”
— Romans 6:14 NLT

When Jesus died on the Cross, He ended the old covenant of commandments and sacrifices and established a New Covenant of grace.

“He did this by ending the system of law with its commandments and regulations.”
— Ephesians 2:15 NLT

Now, the believer’s life is not governed by rules written on stone but by the Holy Spirit living within. This inner life of grace produces true holiness, joy, and peace that no law could ever bring.

Among all the apostles, God chose Paul to reveal the hidden mystery of grace — the message that salvation and new life in Christ were not only for Israel, but for the entire world.

“Though I am the least deserving of all God’s people, He graciously gave me the privilege of telling the Gentiles about the endless treasures available to them in Christ.”
— Ephesians 3:8 NLT

Before meeting Christ, Paul was a strict Pharisee who kept the Law with perfection and persecuted the church. But when Jesus appeared to him, his whole life changed. The man who once tried to achieve righteousness through the Law now preached the Gospel of grace — righteousness by faith alone.

“I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done.”
— Philippians 3:7 NLT 

Paul’s writings form the foundation of the New Testament teachings for the church today. He explained that we are saved by grace through faith, not by human works.

“God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.”
— Ephesians 2:8 NLT 

Salvation is more than escaping hell — it’s being brought into a new life of righteousness, rest, and victory through Christ.

“And because you belong to Him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.”
— Romans 8:2 NLT 

When we live under grace, the focus shifts from sin, demons, and self-effort to peace, joy, and empowerment through the Holy Spirit. The hold of the enemy is broken. The believer begins to grow in maturity, wisdom, and love — not by trying harder, but by depending on the Spirit within.

Grace replaces striving with rest. It replaces fear with confidence in God’s unconditional love.

“So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.”
— Galatians 5:1 NLT

The New Covenant doesn’t call us back to the Law of Moses but forward to the Law of Christ — the law of love.

“So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.”
— John 13:34 NLT 

When the Holy Spirit fills our hearts, we naturally begin to bear fruit that reflects the heart of Jesus: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

“The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives…”
— Galatians 5:22-23 NLT 

When my husband and I began our grace journey, the Holy Spirit began revealing how much of our “Christian” walk was still rooted in the Law — habits, beliefs, and teachings that made us think we could earn God’s favor. We discovered that even good intentions can still be rooted in self-effort rather than faith.

True grace brings rest. It allows you to stop trying to make God love you and simply receive His love as already finished and complete.

Our prayer is that you will experience that same freedom — the joy of living under grace, not law. That you’ll come to know what it means to walk daily with Christ in peace, power, and purpose.

“My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.”
— Galatians 2:20 NLT 

The Gospel of Grace is the Good News that transforms everything — your heart, your thinking, and your relationship with God. It brings life where there was struggle, peace where there was fear, and rest where there was striving.

“So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.”
— Romans 8:1 NLT 

Grace doesn’t just save you; it changes you.

It empowers you to love freely, forgive completely, and live joyfully — all through the power of the Holy Spirit working within you.