Divine grace is a theological term which is present in many and varied spiritual traditions. However, there are significant differences between the way people of different traditions use the word.

Christian conceptions of grace

Within Christianity, there are differing conceptions of grace. In particular, Catholics and Protestants use the word in substantially different ways. It has been termed "the watershed that divides Roman Catholicism from Protestantism, Calvinism from Arminianism, modern liberalism from conservatism".^[1] Roman Catholic doctrine teaches that its sacraments and priests facilitate the reception of grace from God.^{[citation needed]} Protestants generally do not hold that view.^{[citation needed]}

Romans 5:1-2 (King James Version) "¹Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: ²By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand..." Galatians 5:4 (King James Version)

"⁴Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace."

Grace in this context being something that is god-given, made possible only by Jesus Christ and none other.

The view that Christians have on grace is undeserved mercy that God gave to us by sending his son to die on a cross to give us a way to be with him in heaven for eternity.

Non-Christian conceptions of grace

Hindu conceptions of grace

The Hindu philosopher Madhvacharya held that grace was not a gift from God, but rather must be earned.^[2]2.2 Non-theist conceptions of grace

Non-theist conceptions of grace

From a nontheist, naturalist, and rationalist perspective, the concept of divine grace appears to be same nonexistent concept as luck.