Grace of God(comforter, favor)
χάρις/GRAYS of GOD/
“Favor, kindness, gratuitous gift”
Summary
God's unmerited favor toward sinners, freely bestowing salvation and spiritual gifts through Christ.
☩Meanings of Grace
Grace has various meanings in Scripture: physical beauty, divine favor and kindness, God's forgiving mercy opposed to merit, the gospel generally as distinguished from the law, and supernatural gifts freely bestowed. In theological usage, it particularly denotes God's undeserved favor toward sinners.
Key verses:John 1:17Romans 11:6Ephesians 2:5-8
☩Grace in Salvation
Salvation is by grace through faith, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Grace is the source of justification, sanctification, and all spiritual blessings in Christ. Christians are called to grow in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Key verses:Romans 3:242 Corinthians 12:92 Peter 3:18
Related Verses97 mentions
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Grace," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.George Morrish, "Grace," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).