SMH -read your own post.


Grace is still not forgiveness. Grace has many forms. But by definition it is specifically "undeserved kindness"
You still have not used the dictionary.

And I never said there is no repentance. Not once.

A person that is saved is enabled to walk in repentance by the power of the Holy Spirit.

You can't have 1 thought about anything, let alone repentance with out the grace of God. A repentant heart is one the sign of a Born Again believer.

Grace leads to repentance. We can't repent on our own without Gods Grace.

Romans 2:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)

4 Or do you have no regard for the wealth of His kindness and tolerance and patience [in withholding His wrath]? Are you [actually] unaware or ignorant [of the fact] that God’s kindness leads you to repentance [that is, to change your inner self, your old way of thinking—seek His purpose for your life]?

A repentant heart is also a gift from God.

grace noun
\ˈgrās \
Definition of grace (Entry 1 of 2)
1a : unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification
b : a virtue coming from God
c : a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine assistance
2a : APPROVAL, FAVOR
stayed in his good graces
b archaic : MERCY, PARDON
c : a special favor : PRIVILEGE
each in his place, by right, not grace, shall rule his heritage
— Rudyard Kipling
d : disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency
e : a temporary exemption : REPRIEVE

Forgiveness appears nowhere in the definition of Grace. Grace is not forgiveness.

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Ephesians 2:8-9 Amplified Bible (AMP)

8 For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God; 9 not as a result of [your] works [nor your attempts to keep the Law], so that no one will [be able to] boast or take credit in any way [for his salvation].

You can't say anything you did helped or facilitated the saving, not even repentance.
Saved by grace and grace alone NOT repentance.

God gives us a repentant heart and then we repent. Repentance is also a gift from God.

So either you are wrong or the Bible and the dictionary are wrong.

I hope you are blessed by this.