The worldly definition of grace is quite different from the biblical definition. The worldly synonyms for grace include courtesy, and elegance. The on-line Merman-Webster dictionary defines grace as “a virtue from God”, and “an unmerited divine assistance”
From the biblical perspective, Paul writes in his letter to the Ephesians, “But God is so rich in mercy, He loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, He gave us life when He raised Christ from the dead. It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) Ephesians 2:4-5 (NLT)
Ephesians 2:8 states, “God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.” Ephesians 9-10 go on to say, “Salvation is not a a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Jesus Christ, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.” (NLT)
In my opinions, grace is the unmerited favor that God gives as a free gift for those who believe that we are sinners, Christ died for our sins, and rose again. Walking in God’s grace is best described as following God’s unique path he has for each of us and, as Paul described in Ephesians 2:10, “do the good things He planned for us long ago.”
