Greetings all ,
I'm sure we could write volumes about grace , and still not fully describe such Wonderous , Loving , Divine Bestowal & Impartation .
Yes the " short and sweet description is " undeserved favor " or " unearned Divine Intervention / Assistance " .
Here's a few additional descriptions -
Quick definitions (grace)
noun: a disposition to kindness and compassion; benign good will (Example: "The victor's grace in treating the vanquished")
noun: (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God (Example: "God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners")
noun: elegance and beauty of movement or expression
noun: a short prayer of thanks before a meal
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One of the best ways to discover the root meaning os a word in Scripture , is to look it up in a Strongs Concordance / Dictionary , for the original tongue - generally Hebrew or Greek ; and then consider the definitions of those words which have been translated into English .
For example : ( The following Hebrew / Greek words have grace within their definition , which means they and their meanings are synonymous with " grace " .
H2580
חן
chên
khane
From H2603; graciousness, that is, subjectively (kindness, favor) or objectively (beauty): - favour, grace (-ious), pleasant, precious, [well-] favoured.
H5278
נעם
nô‛am
no'-am
From H5276; agreeableness, that is, delight, suitableness, splendor or grace: - beauty, pleasant (-ness).
H8467
תּחנּה
techinnâh
tekh-in-naw'
From H2603; graciousness; causatively entreaty: - favour, grace, supplication.
G1653
ἐλεέω
eleeō
el-eh-eh'-o
From G1656; to compassionate (by word or deed, specifically by divine grace): - have compassion (pity on), have (obtain, receive, shew) mercy (on).
G2143
εὐπρέπεια
euprepeia
yoo-prep'-i-ah
From a compound of G2095 and G4241; good suitableness, that is, gracefulness: - grace.
G2168
εὐχαριστέω
eucharisteō
yoo-khar-is-teh'-o
From G2170; to be grateful, that is, (actually) to express gratitude (towards); specifically to say grace at a meal: - (give) thank (-ful, -s).
G5485
χάρις
charis
khar'-ece
From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): - acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace (-ious), joy liberality, pleasure, thank (-s, -worthy).
G5487
χαριτόω
charitoō
khar-ee-to'-o
From G5485; to grace, that is, indue with special honor: - make accepted, be highly favoured.
Grace , is God doing the good and necessary things for us that we could not do for ourselves . Namely , Atoning for our sins , and thus breaking down the wall between us , by The Precious Blood of His Son - Jesus Christ .
Furthermore , Grace is God putting His Enabling Spirit within - so that Together , we can do all things ! [ Endure and overcome accordingly as Christ Endured and Overcame . ]
A few verses which describe or magnify God's Grace .
For the grace of God that brings salvation hath appeared to all men,
Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. <-----> Titus 2:11-14
And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.
For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. <-----> John 1:16+17
We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. <-----> 2nd Corinthians 6:1
For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. <-----> Romans 6:14+15
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: <-----> Ephesians 2:8
But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. <-----> Ephesians 4:7+8
Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; <-----> 1st Peter 1:13
And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
He that overcomes shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. <-----> Revelation 21:3-7
Grace is God freely giving us Love , Liberty , & Life , through Jesus Christ .
Joy and Peace , through Christ's Righteousness .
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