The Art of Healing

on grace

The Greek word for grace is charis, and there’s no question of its importance in biblical theology. Charis appears 116 times in the New Testament. 

Grace means favour. It means acceptance. It means giving.

Grace is free in the sense that something done or given in grace is done so without expecting to receive anything

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from The Art of Healing

The Art of Healing3 min read
Why Do We Still Stigmatise Mental Ill-Health?
When it comes to health issues, the predominant view is a binary one, in which physical conditions tend to be considered more valid and deserving of care and compassion than mental ones. The medical diagnosis of mental health challenges is also very
The Art of Healing1 min read
Mysteries, Yes
Truly, we live with mysteries too marvellous to be understood. How grass can be nourishing in the mouths of the lambs. How rivers and stones are forever in allegiance with gravity, while we ourselves dream of rising. How two hands touch and the bonds
The Art of Healing2 min read
Can Doomscrolling Trigger An Existential Crisis?
Doomscrolling is where people spend a lot of time scrolling through traumatic news on social media such as shootings, terrorism and conspiracies, often to the point where it becomes addictive. “Doomscrolling can have dire consequences on our mental h

Related