It’s grace

God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved. (Ephesians 2:4–5 ESV)

 What makes Christianity different from all the other religions of the world? Years ago that very question was discussed at a conference. Some of the participants argued that Christianity is unique in teaching that God became man.
 But someone objected, saying that other religions teach similar doctrines. What about the resurrection? No, it was argued, other faiths believe that the dead rise again. The discussion grew heated.
C. S. Lewis, a strong defender of Christianity, he immediately commented, “Oh, that’s easy. It’s grace.”
 How right he was! The very heart of the gospel is the supreme truth that God accepts us with no conditions whatever when we put our trust in the atoning sacrifice of His incarnate Son. Although we are helplessly sinful, God in grace forgives us completely.
 It’s by His infinite grace that we are saved, not by moral character, works of righteousness, commandment-keeping, or churchgoing.
 When we do nothing else but accept God’s total pardon, we receive the guarantee of eternal life. Good news indeed. What a gospel! What a Savior! —Author unknown [1]

 Jesus didn’t promise to change the circumstances around us, but He did promise great peace and pure joy to those who would learn to believe that God actually controls all things. —Merlin Carothers

[1] Author unknown Anchor Where Are We to Find Grace