Attributes of God: He is the Essence of Grace

My Women's Study Bible states that Grace and Mercy are like fraternal twins.  They are initiated by the same Person, spring from the same source, and appear simultaneously; but they are not identical.  Mercy does not give us what we do deserve; grace gives us what we do not deserve.  
"Grace" (Greek - charis) denotes goodwill, kindness, and benefit.  It evokes images of a superior granting favors to an undeserving inferior.  The Lord's grace includes undeserved favor, unexpected acceptance, and unconditional love.
Jesus is the giver of grace(John 1:14,17). A sampling of "grace gifts" includes; salvation(Eph. 2:8), adoption(Eph. 1:5), inheritance(Eph. 1:11), heavenly citizenship(Phil. 3:20), holiness(Eph. 1:4), access to God(Eph. 2:18), forgiveness(Eph.1:7), and much more.  No wonder His grace is called "manifold"(1 Peter 4:10).
Sin is no match for God's grace.  Whatever sin's impact may be, His grace is more potent.  God is a giving God.  He gives out of His love and loves to give-grace is one of His greatest pleasures.
Ephesians 4:7 states; But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift.  
Those who have been saved by God's grace are His "workmanship"(work of art), specially created by Him for the purpose of doing "good works".  In eternity past God prepared these good works that He will accomplish in and through each believer by the power of His indwelling Spirit.  
Thank You God, for your Grace!  Amen.

May God Bless You,
Shari