Grace Defined

Grace defined 

Grace is the heart attitude of God whereby He deals with sinful man in order to save him (Ephesians 2:8-9). This is the theme of the gospel preached in the church age (2 Corinthians 6:1, Acts 20:24).

Grace is the quality that appears in a person (John 1:14). This quality enables on to become poor willingly (2 Corinthians 8:9) and to give of one’s possessions for the benefits of others (2 Corinthians 8:19; 9:8).

Grace is a temporary period of time given to a man to see how he will act (Ezra9:8, Galatians 5:4)

Grace is a favourable impression one person makes on another (Genesis 6:8, Judges 6:17).

Grace is that which assists one in making a favorable impression on another (Proverbs 3:22; 4:9).

Grace is a special bestowment given by God in times of particular trial (Hebrews 4:16, Romans 1:6)

Grace is the fulfillment of a completed salvation (1 Peter 1:13)

(Taken from the NT Survey book by James W. Knox)