What is Grace? The Word Christians Use But Can't Define

Braden Pedersen unpacks the heart of the gospel in this Back to the Bible Daily episode—what grace really is, how it differs from works, and why faith is the way we receive God’s unmerited favor. Using Ephesians 2:8–10 as a guide, Braden shows how grace saves, transforms, and produces the good works we were created to do. 4 R action steps: Read: Re-read Ephesians 2:8–10 slowly. Note the words “gift,” “faith,” and “workmanship.” Reflect: Ask, Where am I trying to earn God’s favor? How does that tension show up in my life? Respond: Rest in the gift—replace one performance-driven habit this week with a specific act of gratitude or prayer acknowledging your dependence on grace. Reveal: Share the passage and your one-step response with a friend or small group; invite them to pray with you and look for one way to serve together that reflects God’s transforming grace. Keywords: grace, salvation, faith, Ephesians 2, good works, gospel, Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen, daily devotional, Christian living, Bible study