For our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. (II Corinthians 5:21 ESV)
Jesus’ Life and Grace
Despite our common phraseology, the gospel is not free. God’s forgiveness is not free. God’s grace is not free.
The gospel, forgiveness, and grace do NOT cost His people anything.
But they were paid for.
God is gracious to us, because His Son, Jesus Christ, earned God’s favor through HIS OWN perfect obedience.
We do not deserve grace, could never earn grace, and could not possibly find God’s grace. But Christ Jesus was absolutely holy. And God grants US the grace Jesus deserves… the grace Jesus deserves… and God’s favor.
Jesus’ life pays for the Grace God gives us.