GRACE

Grace

In Christian theology, grace has been defined as "the love and mercy given to us by God because God desires us to have it, not because of anything we have done to earn it", "the condescension or benevolence shown by God toward the human race". It is understood by Christians to be a spontaneous gift from God to man - "generous, free and totally unexpected and undeserved" - that takes the form of divine favor, love and clemency.

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grace

Noun

  1. Elegant movement; poise or balance.
  2. Charming, pleasing qualities.
  3. Free and undeserved favour, especially of God. Unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification.
  4. Divine assistance in resisting sin.
  5. Short prayer of thanks before or after a meal.
  6. An allowance of time granted for a debtor during which he is free of at least part of his normal obligations towards the creditor.
  7. A special move in a solitaire or patience game that is normally against the rules.

Verb

  1. To adorn; to decorate; to embellish and dignify.
    He graced the room with his presence.
    He graced the room by simply being there.
    His portrait graced a landing on the stairway.
  2. To dignify or raise by an act of favour; to honour.
  3. To supply with heavenly grace.
  4. To add grace notes, cadenzas, etc., to.


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