2007-02-27 20:42:40 · 12 answers · asked by tallthatsme 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have often asked that too. I get confused everytime. I only know that God gives underserved kindness to us. Undeserved because we all sin and do not deserve his love (grace) but he gives it anyways.
2007-02-27 20:48:23 · answer #1 · answered by eccentric_daughter 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Grace is Will
Will is Grace
2007-02-28 04:48:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Grace is a gift from God. When one is doing God's will, one is in harmony with all things and experiences an inner peace and strength against temptation. That state of being is called Grace.
Also, some people use the word to signify the prayer that precedes meals.
2007-02-28 04:47:49 · answer #3 · answered by artnerd 1 · 4⤊ 1⤋
undeseved love..= Grace..what God shows mankind
when you go past a deadline and the contract will still cover you is also called grace...a grace period...
2007-02-28 04:48:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Grace is a gift from Father God which encourages us to seek Him and His Son and His Holy Spirit.
2007-02-28 04:46:16 · answer #5 · answered by martha d 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Simple Meaning:
-Grace is an unmerited favor/gift (that is something free that we do not deserve to get but we receive it anyway)
Complex Definition:
Pronunciation: 'grAs
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin gratia favor, charm, thanks, from gratus pleasing, grateful; akin to Sanskrit grnAti he praises
1 a : unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification b : a virtue coming from God c : a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine grace
2 a : APPROVAL, FAVOR
3 a : a charming or attractive trait or characteristic b : a pleasing appearance or effect : CHARM
4 -- used as a title of address or reference for a duke, a duchess, or an archbishop
5 : a short prayer at a meal asking a blessing or giving thanks
6 plural, capitalized : three sister goddesses in Greek mythology who are the givers of charm and beauty
7 : a musical trill, turn, or appoggiatura
8 a : sense of propriety or right
synonym see MERCY
http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/grace
Extension of the word:
-Divine Grace (Christianity): God's grace (Simple). The sovereign favour of God for humankind — especially in regard to salvation — irrespective of actions ("deeds"), earned worth, or proven goodness. (Wikipedia)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_grace
-Grace (Saying grace): Short prayer (simple). Any of a number of short prayers said before a meal to bless and give thanks for it, in folk practices of Christianity and other religions. Reciting a prayer before eating is normally referred to as "saying grace".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saying_grace
-coup de grâce:
(1) A deathblow delivered to end the misery of a mortally wounded victim.
(2) A finishing stroke or decisive event.
http://www.answers.com/topic/coup-de-grace
Hope it helps!
2007-02-28 05:04:08 · answer #6 · answered by Boon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Grace is a gift, that no one can earn.
2007-02-28 04:53:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Grace is what God does for us
2007-02-28 04:46:20 · answer #8 · answered by sackman95 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Grace Jones -- the skinny black lady from Conan the Destroyer.
2007-02-28 04:48:30 · answer #9 · answered by Loathe thy neighbor. 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Being able to wake up every day and know that life continues, not by your strength, or courage, or good will, but by the will of the One who put us here!
2007-02-28 04:46:36 · answer #10 · answered by DjSlinky77 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋