Originally Posted by
dberrie2000
Hi Saxon.
I use the term "salvational grace" to mean a grace that is necessary for salvation to occur, IE--such as the forgiveness of sins.
I believe all of mankind receives God's grace in some form--such as good health, a talent, a beautiful sunset, etc. But I don't believe that brings eternal life.
So, I distinguish between a grace that can come to anyone, and a grace that is connected to eternal life, in "salvational grace".
The salvational grace of God comes to those who obey Him:
Romans 2:5-11---King James Version (KJV)
5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;
6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:
8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
9 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;
10 But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:
11 For there is no respect of persons with God.