The term Grace shows up every where. For example, a musician understands and appreciates the grace notes. After eating our dinner in a local cafe we leave a tip, which is called a gratuity. When some one shows kindness they are often referred to as being gracious. The bank offers a grace period in the payment schedule. Many people say grace is a free gift. It is something unmerited. While Webster's online dictionary will list 10 entries for grace the first given is:
a : unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification b : a virtue coming from God c : a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine grace\
Interesting that while we use the term in a secular sense and it has become so much a part of our language Webster's first definition places the term in the context of the spiritual.
Grace is to be received. If it can be received then there must be one who is in the position to give. Webster is saying the one in the position to give is God. Therefore, the source of grace is not of this world.
The scriptures make a supreme declaration, " God so loved the world he gave His only begotten son....." The scripture is pointing us toward the ultimate expression of grace.
The purpose of this blog is not to give the reader a dogmatic discourse drawn from theological pragmatism, but rather present grace as a refreshing stream flowing from a mountain of forgiveness offering all who come to its source encouragement and redemption
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