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Definition of State of grace
1. Noun. (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence. "The Virgin lived in a state of grace"
Generic synonyms: State
Category relationships: Christian Theology
Lexicographical Neighbors of State Of Grace
Literary usage of State of grace
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Works of John Owen by John Owen (1826)
"I. What tin is consistent with the state of grace, and what not. Sin's great
design in all, to obtain dominion: it hath it in unbelievers, and contends for ..."
2. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"... which presupposes acts of faith, hope, and repentence (see ATTRITION and
JUSTIFICATION); (2) for the sacraments of the living the state of grace. ..."
3. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"... which presupposes acts of faith, hope, and repentence (see ATTRITION and
JUSTIFICATION); (2) for the sacraments of the living the state of grace. ..."
4. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"... yet depart from this life in the state of grace, as catechumens, Protestants
in good faith, schismatics, Jews, Mahommedans, and pagans. ..."
5. The Whole Works of the Right Rev. Jeremy Taylor by Jeremy Taylor, Charles Page Eden, Reginald Heber, Alexander Taylor (1850)
"And these are the several stages and periods of being in the state of grace.
1) With the first of these not only an act, but a habit of siu is consistent; ..."
6. Human Nature in Its Fourfold State: Of Primitive Integrity, Entire Depravity by Thomas Boston, David Young (1830)
"WE proceed now to the state of grace, the state of begun recovery of human nature;
into which all that shall partake of eternal happiness are translated, ..."
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