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state of grace

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Noun1.state of grace - (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence; "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"
grace, saving grace
state - the way something is with respect to its main attributes; "the current state of knowledge"; "his state of health"; "in a weak financial state"
Christian theology - the teachings of Christian churches
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Brazil will enter a state of grace if they are selected to host the Olympic Games.
Brazil will be in a 'state of grace' if Rio hosts Games: Lula by AFP / AFP Global Edition
The will be better able to recognize Jesus because they received their first communion in a state of grace, that is absent of sin.
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To get the graces attached to it, both parties must be properly baptized and in the state of grace at the time of receiving it.
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