It is my believe as a Christian/theologian that due to humanity's fallen and sinful nature, it is difficult if not impossible for an individual to attain the goal and purpose of life by himself or herself. In fact, help is available through Jesus Christ; God's grace is sufficient for people on the journey of faith. Faith is a journey that begins by hearing the word of God. The scriptures often emphasize the priority of divine grace; it is present even before a person accepts the call to be a believer, giving faith to those who otherwise would have no clue of how to start the journey of faith. Romans 3.23-25. Since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, they are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption, which is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as expiation by his blood, to be received by faith.
There are several scripture verses that describe God as the savior of lost and sinful people. People would be lost if God’s grace was there to work for. Grace is entirely God's initiative, given to people regardless of their attitude or merit, class or gender, height or weight. Furthermore, God's grace far overshadows the merit gained by good works; indeed, nothing can come of a person's good works or efforts that can pay the grace of God. John 3.16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life”. Grace is priceless as far as salvation is concerned. In the absence of divine grace people have no hope. God's grace is also described as sufficient, regardless of the person's burden or strength to bear it. 2 Timothy 2.13
There are several scripture verses that describe God as the savior of lost and sinful people. People would be lost if God’s grace was there to work for. Grace is entirely God's initiative, given to people regardless of their attitude or merit, class or gender, height or weight. Furthermore, God's grace far overshadows the merit gained by good works; indeed, nothing can come of a person's good works or efforts that can pay the grace of God. John 3.16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life”. Grace is priceless as far as salvation is concerned. In the absence of divine grace people have no hope. God's grace is also described as sufficient, regardless of the person's burden or strength to bear it. 2 Timothy 2.13
A good example is the parable of the Prodigal Son the New Testament (Luke 15.11-32). The teaching of this story cautions against self-righteousness on the part of the believer as represented by the prodigal's brother, the theme of divine compassion for errant humanity shines throughout the parable.
