慈悲と恵み：その違いを理解する

“But 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). What is the biblical definition of God’s grace? In theological terms, God’s grace is fundamentally understood as an unmerited favor bestowed upon humanity. This divine benevolence is not something that can be earned through works or personal merit; rather, it is freely given…