For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God not by works, lest any man should boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9
2007-03-28 09:58:16 · 12 answers · asked by Nish 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Grace or its literal greek rendering: “God’s Undeserved Kindness”.
The apostle Peter notes that “God’s undeserved kindness” is “expressed in various ways.” (1 Peter 4:10) The phrase “in various ways” contains a form of the same original Greek word. In commenting on this expression, one Bible scholar notes: “This is a tremendous thought. . . . To speak of the grace [or, undeserved kindness] of God as poikilos means that there is no colour in the human situation which the grace of God cannot match.”
He further notes: “There is no possible set of circumstances, no possible crisis, emergency or demand through which the grace of God cannot find a way, and which the grace of God cannot triumphantly deal with and overcome. There is nothing in life with which the grace of God cannot cope. This vivid word poikilos leads our thoughts straight to that many-coloured grace of God which is indeed sufficient for all things.”
2007-03-28 10:09:47 · answer #1 · answered by jvitne 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unmerited favor of God. We cannot be 'good enough' to earn salvation. Not by our works, but by God's grace we can be saved through His Son Jesus, who died in our place. If we accept Him as our Savior, God will forgive us and we will inherit eternal life with Him.
2007-03-28 10:10:54 · answer #2 · answered by beano™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grace is a sharing in the life of God, a relationship. God "knows" us, we "know" God. It is not quantifiable, ownable or usable, you are either in it or out of it. Like any relationship, you can strain it or break it. You can also repair it by reconciling with God.
2007-03-28 11:49:20 · answer #3 · answered by skepsis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grace-Land. I think of Elvis Presley.
Or graceful swans or something of that nature.
2007-03-28 10:06:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus said different.
Salvation as proclaimed by Jesus was to Love God and Love each other.
2007-03-28 10:05:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that God gives us things that we do not deserve or have earned.
2007-03-28 10:01:14 · answer #6 · answered by Haz the Preacher 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Un-merited favor.
2007-03-28 10:02:36 · answer #7 · answered by Mrs.M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unmerited favor. Good standing that is undeserved.
2007-03-28 10:04:50 · answer #8 · answered by Contemplative Chanteuse IDK TIRH 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mercy.
2007-03-28 10:38:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being polite and not tripping over your own feet.
2007-03-28 10:07:14 · answer #10 · answered by swordarkeereon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋