Grace also doesn't mean what we were told "
In the bible it means favor in Gods eyes
And after being a sinner and confession you'll receive remission for sin
Then it will translate into un merited favor in Gods
Eyes
KJV Dictionary Definition: grace
grace
GRACE, n. L. gratia, which is formed on the Celtic; Eng. agree, congruous, and ready. The primary sense of gratus, is free, ready, quick, willing, prompt, from advancing.
1. Favor; good will; kindness; disposition to oblige another; as a grant made as an act of grace.
Or each, or all, may win a lady's grace.
My grace is sufficient for thee. 2 Cor.12.
4. The application of Christ's righteousness to the sinner.
Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. Rom.5.
5. A state of reconciliation to God. Rom.5.2.
6. Virtuous or religious affection or disposition, as a liberal disposition, faith, meekness, humility, patience, &c. proceeding from divine influence.
7. Spiritual instruction, improvement and edification. Eph.4.29.
8. Apostleship, or the qualifications of an apostle. Eph. 3.8.
9. Eternal life; final salvation. 1 Pet.1.13.
10. Favor; mercy; pardon.
Bow and sue for grace
With suppliant knee.[/QUOTE)
Usually as I read someones posts I can get a good feel for where they stand on issues that are commonly discussed on this forum.
lori milne, I check in occasionally to see what's happening, I see many posts of scripture you bring forth. Problem is, much of it bounces back and forth from grace salvation to works salvation.
Now with the quote above you say
"Grace also doesn't mean what we were told "
In the bible it means favor in Gods eyes
And after being a sinner and confession you'll receive remission for sin
Then it will translate into un merited favor in Gods
Eyes
Is this the definition that you have been told and you are informing us that this is the wrong definition, or, is this quote something that you have recently learned and are sharing it with all of us.
It wasn't clear to me and I don't want to assume either way, thanks, Jim