(a) objective: "that which bestows or occasions pleasure, delight, or causes favorable regard " Grace charis- acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace (-ious), joy liberality, pleasure, thank (-s, -worthy).( Strong's Greek) Note: the New Testament was written in Greek. LEXICOGRAPHERS' TESTIMONY Greek dictionaries: Here again we notice the absence of the word "unmerited". Christ warns all believers to beware of the traditions of men, and their commandments, Matthew 15:9.īut our question should be, how is it really used in the Bible in reference to God and man. Both Calvinism and Armenianism base their teachings on this definition. I did find the word "unmerited" added in sections of English dictionaries under the heading "Christian theology" e.g., Webster's Dictionary college edition gives as the meaning of grace, in "theology": to be "God's unmerited love and favor." Webster's Dictionary and any English dictionary does not give the inspired meaning of Words from God through His Word, but from man, and his traditions of professed, false, Christianity. It isn't there in this dictionary unless the authors meant it by the word "given freely". One quickly notices, however, the absence of the word "unmerited". Now an modern English dictionary is supposed to depict how the word "grace" is being used currently by English speaking people. An embellishment such as an appoggiatura or a trill. Used with His, Her, or Your as a title and form of address for a duke, a duchess, or an archbishop. A short prayer of blessing or thanksgiving said before or after a meal. The state of being protected or sanctified by the favor of God. Divine love and protection bestowed freely on people.
Three sister goddesses, known in Greek mythology as Aglaia, Euphrosyne, and Thalia, who dispense charm and beauty. A temporary immunity or exemption a reprieve. A favor rendered by one who need not do so indulgence. A disposition to be generous or helpful goodwill.
A characteristic or quality pleasing for its charm or refinement. Seemingly effortless beauty or charm of movement, form, or proportion. Sometimes, I believe we as listeners are just as guilty and do not distinguish but melt opinions into the facts and assume what has not been said. However, in our zeal, we speakers may not clearly separate our interpretations, application, and/or comments from our facts. I Corinthians 14 admonishes us to make certain that our understanding is conveyed to the listeners (e.g., I Corinthians 14:15-20). Unfortunately, ever since the "Tower of Babel", communication has been a problem between people (Genesis 11).
Now I hear that `grace` does not mean `unmerited` at all?"
Question: " I've always heard preachers explain that the word `grace` meant `unmerited favor` of God.
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