State Of Grace (Noun)
Meaning
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence; "the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin"; "it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church"; "the Virgin lived in a state of grace".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The Christian theologian's central argument was that one could never truly achieve a permanent state of grace on earth due to the inherent weakness of humanity.
- She strove to live a life that would allow her to attain a state of grace, following the teachings of her faith with unwavering dedication.
- Theologians debated for centuries whether one could achieve a state of grace through personal faith alone or if membership in the established church was required.
- In her opinion, the purpose of a virtuous life was to exist in a state of grace, where the love of God was the guiding force in all her actions.
- Throughout history, various Christian denominations have offered differing interpretations about whether a person can lose their state of grace through sin or if they are forever secure.