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To: grey_whiskers
Faith is a gift of God, it's a lifeline that leads to the fountainhead of God's Grace

Charis khar'-ece Noun Feminine

Definition

grace

that which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness: grace of speech good will, loving-kindness, favour of the merciful kindness by which God, exerting his holy influence upon souls, turns them to Christ, keeps, strengthens, increases them in Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and kindles them to the exercise of the Christian virtues

what is due to grace the spiritual condition of one governed by the power of divine grace the token or proof of grace, benefit a gift of grace benefit, bounty thanks, (for benefits, services, favours), recompense, reward

257 posted on 07/15/2009 6:13:52 PM PDT by 1000 silverlings (Everything that deceives also enchants: Plato)
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To: 1000 silverlings
Oops -- missed your posts 256 and 257. I had read my replies newest first.

Cheers!

261 posted on 07/15/2009 6:57:07 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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