The Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Grace
Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
(1.) Of form or person (Proverbs 1 :9; 3:22; Psalm 45:2). (2.) Favour, kindness, friendship (Genesis 6:8; 18:3; 19:19; 2 Timothy 1:9). (3.) God’s forgiving mercy (Romans 11:6; Ephesians 2:5). (4.) The gospel as distinguished from the law (John 1:17; Romans 6:14; 1 Peter 5:12). (5.) Gifts freely bestowed by God; as miracles, prophecy, tongues (Romans 15:15; 1 Corinthians 15:10; Ephesians 3:8). (6.) Christian virtues (2 Corinthians 8:7; 2 Peter 3:18). (7.) The glory hereafter to be revealed (1 Peter 1:13).
