In the gift of Grace we hear the voice of God assuring us that as we commit ourselves to walking with Christ, so we will be empowered in that walk. Grace embraces other concepts, such as forgiveness, salvation, regeneration, repentance and the love of God. Hesed is a word which can be used in two ways and can apply to both God and to humanity. It is also found in covenant terms. Hen is not a two-way word, for no person can do God a favour.
Grace is also the antithesis of the law.
Many of his parables are vignettes of grace, e.g. the story of the prodigal, that of the great supper, and also the tale of the labourers in the vineyard. Grace, God acting solely as love expressed, may grant to the seemingly least deserving the greatest favours. Jesus has done for us what we could never have achieved by ourselves. Here is the reassurance that no matter what our circumstances, as we call upon God we discover the presence of God's sustaining power. Grace is available to all that are humble enough to seek it.