What is the meaning of state of grace?

noun

  • Christian theology. ( a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence)
    • usage: "the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin"; "it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church"; "the Virgin lived in a state of grace"
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