The concept of Grace in Christianity
Synonyms: Elegance, Poise, Charm, Divinity, Mercy, Goodwill, Refinement, Gracefulness, Gentility
In Malay: Rahmat; In Dutch: Elegantie; In Finnish: Armo; In Spanish: Gracia; In German: Anmut; In Swedish: ±·Ã¥»å; In French: ³Ò°ù⳦±ð
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Christian concept of 'Grace'
From: Hymns for Christian Devotion
(1) This is the divine influence that will bring positive change and transformation, resulting in the blossoming of previously unproductive environments.[1] (2) This refers to the kindness of the divine being.[2] (3) Grace is attributed to God, who speaks in the third verse of the provided text.[3] (4) This is the divine favor and assistance that sustains individuals and prevents them from going astray.[4] (5) The divine favor which is sought, implying a benevolent attribute, and a gift from the addressee which is desired to be given and sustained.[5]
From: Expositions of Holy Scripture
(1) Grace is love giving, bestowing, and offering help, in contrast to the Law, which demands and commands without offering assistance in fulfillment.[6] (2) This refers to the favor that Jesus shows, and it flowed almost unasked.[7] (3) The grace is the gift of God's love, and it is in Christ, and it is through Christ that we can receive the standing of sons, and be saved through this love.[8] (4) This is supposed as some ample space into which a man is led, and where he can continue, stand, and expatiate, or it is regarded as a palace or treasure-house into which we can enter.[9] (5) The undeserved love and favor of God in Jesus Christ towards sinful creatures, and it also signifies the spiritual endowments, beauties, and excellences of Christian character, which are derived from Jesus Christ.[10]
From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository
(1) This is what the Father takes us to for the sake of Christ, who lovingly pleads our cause, and is mentioned in the writing.[11] (2) The words, often used in the salutation of the epistles, such as the one used by Paul, or the benediction, and other greetings, according to the text.[12]
From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)
(1) A term derived from Latin and used in various contexts to signify favour, pleasingness, or thanks; in biblical terms, it refers to God's unmerited love and kindness towards mankind, particularly emphasized in the New Testament.[13]
From: Summa Theologica (English translation)
(1) A gift bestowed by God, which makes man worthy to receive the heavenly inheritance. It is the means by which we are made sons. It is also the light which is attributed to the Holy Ghost. Grace is a property resulting not from nature, but from grace, of which the rational nature is capable.[14] (2) This refers to divine favor, and the text discusses how it is related to the sacraments.[15] (3) This of the word is directed to the profit of others, and the good works of either of them do not merit this directly, but only remove the obstacles thereto, according to the text.[16] (4) This is a principle of merit and is not transfused from one person to another, but is infused by God alone, and is related to righteousness.[17] (5) The divine assistance that enables one to love God and believe in the articles of faith, and without which many things cannot be done.[18]
From: The city of God
(1) This is the grace of God, which the apostle quotes to commend, and the text explains the meaning of the quote.[19] (2) Grace is the unearned favor of God, which can deliver humans from eternal death, and prevents them from feeling ashamed.[20]
From: The Little Flowers of St. Francis
(1) This term refers to the grace of devotion in prayers, which some men receive, and which one should labor humbly and faithfully to obtain.[21]
From: Works of St. Anselm
(1) This refers to the unearned and freely given favor of God, and it is also the reason why the act deserves greater thanks; it signifies an act of kindness or benevolence, which is not deserved or earned.[22]
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) If even she be so, she ought not to set off (her beauty), but even to obscure it, because the injuriousness and violence of suitors.[23] (2) This term refers to divine favor or assistance, often associated with forgiveness and redemption, emphasizing the role of faith.[24] (3) Grace is the means through which the recipients are prepared for every good work pertaining to God, according to the author's trust.[25] (4) This is what comes from Him who proclaimed the promise, and it is what we receive when we have the assurance that we are the children of God.[26] (5) This term describes the divine favor, which abounds more than sin, indicating that salvation is available to all of the human being and can overcome any transgressions.[27]
From: The Existence and Attributes of God
(1) This is the act of God, which is a free gift to any that enjoy it, and it is not a debt to none, and God disposes of it to whom he pleases, according to the provided text.[28] (2) This is a concept that is a central theme of the text, and it is the grace of God that teaches us to deny ungodliness, and the reward of grace is not of debt.[29]
Gnostic concept of 'Grace'
From: Pistis Sophia
(1) Grace is said to stand by the Lord, and with him is great redemption, as stated in the Psalm.[30] (2) Grace is something that can be received, and it is mentioned in the context of being wreathed with grace and compassion, emphasizing divine favor.[31]
From: Fragments of a Faith Forgotten
(1) This is one of the attributes of the divine, and is spoken of, and glorified.[32]
The concept of Grace in local and regional sources
Grace is depicted as a divine gift, symbolizing God's assistance. In this context, it emphasizes the preservation and safety of a king, enabling him to reign successfully and maintain peace for his people.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) It is something hungering individuals seek, those who offer their lives and love, and it is associated with a place in Heaven, and those unvisited by this must exult in being slaves.[33] (2) A divine blessing or assistance that aids seekers in their spiritual journey towards realization.[34] (3) The divine presence that supports and guides the soul towards awakening and higher consciousness.[35] (4) A recurring theme in Patrick White's novels representing an unpredictable benevolence that offers hope and transcendence in characters' lives.[36] (5) The divine assistance that plays a crucial role in the process of self-discovery, according to the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi, signifying both internal initiation and culmination of personal effort.[37]
From: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
(1) The term is used in the context of the gift of God, and it is said that the grace of the eternal King preserve the king in safety, long reigning for the peace of all.[38]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) One needs to be pure in thought, word, and deed to receive the grace of God, as the Lord is merciful to those who struggle for realization, but His grace will not come without effort.[39]