Grace

Grace [T] [B]

  • Of form or person ( Proverbs 1:9 ; 3:22 ; Psalms 45:2 ).
  • Favour, kindness, friendship ( Genesis 6:8 ; 18:3 ; 19:19 ; 2 Tim 1:9 ).
  • God's forgiving mercy ( Romans 11:6 ; Ephesians 2:5 ).
  • The gospel as distinguished from the law ( John 1:17 ; Romans 6:14 ; 1 Peter 5:12 ).
  • Gifts freely bestowed by God; as miracles, prophecy, tongues ( Romans 15:15 ; 1 Corinthians 15:10 ; Ephesians 3:8 ).
  • Christian virtues ( 2 Corinthians 8:7 ; 2 Pet 3:18 ).
  • The glory hereafter to be revealed ( 1 Peter 1:13 ).

    These dictionary topics are from
    M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
    published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.

    [T] indicates this entry was also found in Torrey's Topical Textbook
    [B] indicates this entry was also found in Baker's Evangelical Dictionary

    Bibliography Information

    Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Grace". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .