state of grace 1
noundomain: state
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
Examples
- 1.the Virgin lived in a state of grace
- 2.the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin
- 3.it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church
Synonyms
- grace 1
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
- saving grace 1
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
