Q: Shaliach, so you people keep saying “salvation by grace through faith”—what does that even mean? Like, do I just believe something and boom—I’m saved? Sounds too easy, mate.
—Savio D, Kuwait

Hi Savio,

Thanks for asking this—it’s a big one, and you’re not the only one wondering.

Right, let’s take it from the top.

“Salvation” means rescue. Not just from sin, but from separation from God, from a life of self at the centre, and death working in the soul. It’s not just about going to heaven—though that’s included. It’s about receiving Zoe, the life of God Himself, now.

Now, “by grace” means this rescue wasn’t your idea, and you didn’t work for it. You didn’t earn it with good behaviour, fasting, or “being nice.” Grace—”charis” in Greek—means gift. Freely given. God made the first move. Before you even said “sorry,” He already sorted it. This kind of love is scandalous—it gives before you ask, and keeps giving.

Then comes “through faith.” That means your part is simply to believe. But not believe in a general “God exists” kind of way. Faith—pistis in Greek—means persuasion, trust, surrender. You lean the full weight of your heart on Jesus and say, “I can’t save myself. You’re it.” That’s not cheap faith. That’s real trust in a real Person.

Here’s the full verse that explains it:

Ephesians 2:8–9 — “For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and favour drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God; not as a result of [your] works [nor your attempts to keep the Law], so that no one will [be able to] boast or take credit in any way [for his salvation].”

So yes, it is that simple—but it’s not shallow. Salvation is a Person—Christ Himself. It’s not a ticket to escape hell. It’s God drawing you into Himself. He doesn’t just save you from something; He saves you into Himself.

Here’s the twist: Grace isn’t permission to stay in sin. It’s the power to live above it. And faith? It’s not a one-time hand raise at church—it’s a living response to God’s love, every day.

Hope that clears things up!

Further Reading: Breaking Barriers: God’s Salvation for All Through Christ

Grace and peace to you—keep seeking, keep asking. He loves that.

Shaliach.