40 Uplifting Bible Verses About God’s Amazing Grace

Grace. It’s a word we throw around a lot, isn’t it? “Say grace before dinner.” “She moved with grace.” “He was grace under pressure.” But when it comes to God’s grace, we’re talking about something else entirely.

Picture this: You’re going about your day, minding your own business, when BAM! Life hits you with a curveball. Maybe it’s a flat tire on your way to work, or a surprise bill that throws your budget out of whack. In those moments, it’s easy to feel like the universe is conspiring against you.

But here’s the thing—God’s grace is always there, ready to catch you when you fall. It’s not just some abstract concept or theological buzzword. It’s the very real, very tangible evidence of God’s love for us. And the Bible is full of verses that remind us of this incredible truth.

What Is God’s Grace?

Before we dive into some of those verses, let’s take a step back and define what we mean by “grace.” In the simplest terms, grace is unmerited favor. It’s getting something you don’t deserve, and not getting something you do deserve.

When it comes to God’s grace, it means that He loves us and blesses us, not because we’ve earned it, but because that’s just who He is. It’s not about our performance or our worthiness—it’s about His goodness and generosity.

40 Bible Verses About Grace

Okay, now that we’ve got that straight, let’s get into the good stuff. Here are 40 verses that showcase the amazing grace of God:

1. Ephesians 2:8-9 – “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.”
2. Romans 3:23-24 – “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.”
3. 2 Corinthians 12:9 – “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.”
4. John 1:16 – “For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.”
5. Titus 2:11 – “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people.”
6. 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.”
7. 1 Peter 5:10 – “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.”
8. Romans 5:8 – “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
9. Ephesians 1:7 – “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.”
10. Acts 15:11 – “But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.”
11. 2 Timothy 1:9 – “Who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began.”
12. Romans 5:20 – “Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more.”
13. 1 Corinthians 15:10 – “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.”
14. Ephesians 4:7 – “But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.”
15. Romans 6:14 – “For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace.”
16. 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.”
17. Titus 3:7 – “So that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.”
18. 1 Peter 4:10 – “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”
19. 2 Peter 3:18 – “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.”
20. James 4:6 – “But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.'”
21. Hebrews 12:15 – “See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no ‘root of bitterness’ springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled.”
22. Acts 20:32 – “And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.”
23. Romans 11:6 – “But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace.”
24. Galatians 2:21 – “I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose.”
25. 2 Thessalonians 2:16 – “Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace.”
26. Jude 1:4 – “For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into sensuality and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.”
27. Romans 4:16 – “That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring—not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who shares the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all.”
28. Galatians 5:4 – “You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace.”
29. Colossians 4:6 – “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.”
30. 1 Timothy 1:14 – “and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.”
31. Hebrews 13:9 – “Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited those devoted to them.”
32. 1 Peter 1:13 – “Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
33. 2 Peter 1:2 – “May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.”
34. 1 John 1:7 – “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.”
35. Romans 1:5 – “Through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations.”
36. Romans 12:6 – “Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith.”
37. Romans 12:3 – “For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.”
38. 2 Corinthians 4:15 – “For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.”
39. 2 Corinthians 8:9 – “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.”
40. 1 Peter 3:7 – “Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.”

How to Experience God’s Grace?

Alright, so now you’ve got this treasure trove of verses about God’s grace. But how do you actually experience it in your own life? Here are a few practical tips:

1. Acknowledge your need for grace. This might seem obvious, but it’s amazing how often we try to earn God’s favor instead of simply receiving it. Recognize that you’re a sinner in need of a Savior, and let that truth humble you.
2. Ask for grace. God is generous, but He also loves when we come to Him with our requests. Don’t be afraid to ask for His grace and mercy, even in the smallest situations.
3. Look for grace in unexpected places. Sometimes God’s grace shows up in the most unlikely circumstances—a kind word from a stranger, a beautiful sunset, or a moment of peace in the midst of chaos. Train yourself to see His hand at work in your life.
4. Extend grace to others. One of the best ways to experience God’s grace is to give it away. When you choose to forgive, to show kindness, or to love unconditionally, you’re reflecting the very heart of God.

Conclusion

At the end of the day, remember this: God’s grace is not just a nice idea or a theological concept. It’s the very foundation of our relationship with Him. And when you lean into that truth, when you let His grace wash over you and transform you from the inside out, that’s when you’ll start to experience the abundant life He has for you.