Religious Studies GCSE
Grace
What Grace means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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An inward, spiritual gift that a sacrament outwardly signifies and through which God imparts divine blessing and spiritual strength to a believer.
An inward gift that the sacraments, as outward signs, confer on humanity to sanctify them and provide what is necessary to live a holy life.
The inward and spiritual gift of which the sacrament is an outward and visible sign, channelled to believers through a physical act.
God's free, unmerited favour, which empowers Catholics to achieve salvation through sacraments like Baptism and the Eucharist.
Unmerited favour from God that bridges the gap between God and humanity, allowing believers to achieve eternal life.
Topics that use Grace
- Catholic Christianity - 3.1.3.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Christianity - 3.1.2.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Christianity - 3.1.2.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Atonement
- Biblical interpretation
- Denominational diversity
- Redemption
- Sacrament
- Salvation
- Transubstantiation
- Agape
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