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The concept of Grace and righteousness in Christianity

Grace and righteousness in Christianity highlight the connection between God's unmerited favor and His moral perfection, urging humanity to embrace these concepts. The Catholic Church sees grace and righteousness as divine gifts initially given to the first man, embodying the moral quality of being right with God and the favor bestowed upon humanity. Together, these ideas emphasize the importance of divine assistance and moral alignment in a believer's life.

Synonyms: Elegance, Kindness, Virtue, Integrity, Goodness, Holiness, Moral excellence, Morality

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Christian concept of 'Grace and righteousness'

Christianity Books

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) The relationship between God's unmerited favor and His moral perfection, culminating in a call for humanity to embrace both.[1]

Significance in Global Christian community:
Catholic Church Books

From: Summa Theologica (English translation)

(1) The divine gifts attributed to the first man, involving a moral quality of being right with God and the favor granted to humanity.[2]

The Catholic Church is a global Christian community with over a billion members, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is led by the Pope and emphasizes the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. Catholicism is a denomination centered on the teachings thereof. It has a rich theological and cultural heritage.

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) The unmerited favor of God and moral integrity granted through belief in Jesus Christ.[3]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.