14: Gratia

1. Term: Gratia

Pronunciation: GRAH-tee-ah
Meaning: Grace; unmerited favor, divine assistance given freely by God.

2. Biblical Usage:

  • Central term in the Latin Vulgate for God’s gift of salvation and mercy.
  • Emphasizes salvation by grace, not by works.

3. Example Verse:

  • Ephesians 2:8 — “Gratia enim estis salvati per fidem…”
    (“For by grace you have been saved through faith…”)
  • 2 Corinthians 12:9 — “Sufficit tibi gratia mea…”
    (“My grace is sufficient for you…”)

4. Theological Significance:

  • Gratia is foundational for Christian soteriology and ethics.
  • Highlights God’s generosity and the free nature of salvation.
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