Meaning
Grace (1.) Of form or person (Prov 1:9; 3:22; Ps 45:2). (2.) Favour, kindness, friendship (Gen 6:8; 18:3; 19:19; 2Tim 1:9). (3.) God's forgiving mercy (Rom 11:6; Eph 2:5). (4.) The gospel as distinguished from the law (John 1:17; Rom 6:14; 1Pet 5:12). (5.) Gifts freely bestowed by God; as miracles, prophecy, tongues (Rom 15:15; 1Cor 15:10; Eph 3:8). (6.) Christian virtues (2Cor 8:7; 2Pet 3:18). (7.) The glory hereafter to be revealed (1Pet 1:13).