Bible Dictionaries
Grace

Easton's Bible Dictionary

  • Of form or person (Proverbs 1:9; 3:22; Psalm 45:2 ).
  • Favour, kindness, friendship (Genesis 6:8; 18:3; 19:19; 2 Timothy 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 Peter 3:18 ).
  • The glory hereafter to be revealed (1 Peter 1:13 ).

    Copyright Statement
    These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
    Bibliography Information
    Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Grace'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​g/grace.html. 1897.
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