As a dispensation, grace begins with the death and resurrection of Christ (Rom. 3:24-26; 4:24,25). The point of testing is no longer legal obedience as the condition of salvation, but acceptance or rejection of Christ, with good works as a fruit of salvation. . . .
C. I. Scofield (1998). “The Old ScofieldRG Study Bible, KJV, Standard Edition”, p.1115, Oxford University Press