1828 Webster's Dictionary Defintion of
Grace
1. Favor; good will; kindness; disposition to oblige another; as a grant made as an act of grace.
2. Appropriately, the free unmerited love and favor of God, the spring and source of all the benefits men receive from him. And if by grace,then it is no more of works. Rom.11.
3. Favorable influence of God; divine influence or the influence of the spirit, in renewing the heart and restraining from sin. 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.
Today's Dicitionary Defintion of Grace.
1. Favor; good will; kindness; disposition to oblige another; as a grant made as an act of grace.
2. Appropriately, the free unmerited love and favor of God, the spring and source of all the benefits men receive from him. And if by grace,then it is no more of works. Rom.11.
3. Favorable influence of God; divine influence or the influence of the spirit, in renewing the heart and restraining from sin. 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.
Today's Dicitionary Defintion of Grace.
1. Seemingly effortless beauty or charm of movement,
form, or proportion.
2. A characteristic or quality pleasing for its charm or refinement.
3. A sense of fitness or propriety.
4. A disposition to be generous or helpful; goodwill.
5. A favor rendered by one who need not
do so; indulgence.
6. A temporary immunity or exemption; a reprieve.
6. A temporary immunity or exemption; a reprieve.
7. Graces Greek & Roman Mythology
Three sister goddesses, known in Greek mythology as Aglaia, Euphrosyne, and
Thalia, who dispense charm and beauty.
8. Divine love and protection bestowed freely on people. The state of being protected or sanctified by the favor of God. An excellence or power granted by God.
9. A short prayer of blessing or thanksgiving said
before or after a meal.
10. Grace Used with His, Her, or Your as a title and form of address for a duke, duchess, or archbishop
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Hebrews 13:8 tells us...
"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today,
and forever"
Then...9 out o 10 definitions had
to do with God. The other 1 had to do with loving others.
Today...1 out of 10 have to do
with God, and most of the others about self
Why is the Nation in turmoil? You do the Math
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