Grace: The Undeserved Kindness of God and the Aeon Charis

Grace: The Undeserved Kindness of God and the Aeon Charis

Grace, in its profound essence, is the undeserved kindness of God. Rooted in the Greek term xáris (5485), grace is described as a "favor freely done, without claim or expectation of return, leaning toward to share benefit." It embodies God's inclination to give Himself freely to humanity, extending an open invitation to partake in His divine nature. This favor, freely extended to give God’s benevolent presence to people, comes without any claim for repayment, reflecting God's unconditional goodwill. As described in Ephesians 2:5, “By grace have ye been saved,” grace represents the divine mercy that aids humanity in the process of regeneration and spiritual renewal.

The concept of grace is more than a theological idea; it is the action of God’s love and favor in the world. As noted in John 1:17, "Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ," grace manifests fully through Jesus, bringing a transforming, redeeming, and saving power to humanity. This grace is not merely a passive gift, but a dynamic force that transforms the believer’s consciousness and relationship with God.
The Aeon Charis: Divine Emanation of Grace

In the context of divine emanation, grace can be understood through the Aeon Charis, a primordial principle within the divine fullness or Pleroma. Charis, as an Aeon, signifies not only God's kindness but also His active disposition to share His divine life with humanity. This Aeon embodies the unearned favor extended to mankind, offering salvation, transformation, and enlightenment.

The role of the Aeon Charis within the Pleroma is essential. It is through Charis that humanity can access the divine realm, aligning with the Logos (Word) and entering into the higher consciousness revealed by Jesus Christ. As the Aeon Charis flows from the divine fullness, it becomes the mediating force that connects the human experience to the eternal divine. Just as light is radiated from a source, grace emanates from God, bringing knowledge, wisdom, and salvation to those who receive it. Charis, in this sense, is both a gift and a call to transformation, guiding believers toward a higher consciousness and a more intimate communion with the divine.
Conditional Grace and the Human Response

While grace is freely given, it is also conditional, requiring a response from humanity. God’s grace has been extended to the entire human race, as noted in Titus 2:11: "For the grace of God hath appeared, bringing salvation to all men." However, this does not imply universal salvation, for grace, while offered to all, requires a human response of faith and obedience.

The example of Noah illustrates this principle. As stated in Genesis 6:8, Noah "found grace in the eyes of Yahweh," yet Noah's salvation came through obedience, building the ark as God instructed (Hebrews 11:7). Similarly, believers must accept and actively engage with God's grace through faith, obedience, and repentance. The Apostle Paul underscores this idea in Romans 5:1 and 6:3-4, teaching that grace is accessed through faith in the work of Christ, and through it, believers are justified, sanctified, and ultimately glorified.
The Grace and Knowledge Connection

Grace is intimately connected with the knowledge of God. In 1 Corinthians 1:4-7, Paul speaks of the Corinthians being enriched "in everything by Him in all utterance and all knowledge," emphasizing that grace includes the impartation of divine wisdom and understanding. God's grace is not merely a passive gift; it is coupled with the revelation of divine truth, enabling believers to grow in knowledge and spiritual maturity.

This connection between grace and knowledge is essential for the Christian life. As Paul writes in Titus 2:11-12, God's grace teaches believers how to live godly lives. Knowledge of God's will, through His word and revelation, is the means by which grace operates in the life of the believer. Christianity is not only about receiving grace but also about learning from the divine instruction that grace makes available. The grace of God is, therefore, both an unearned favor and an active force that leads believers into a deeper understanding of God's truth and purpose.
Grace Is Not Earned

An essential characteristic of grace is that it is not earned. Humanity cannot merit God's favor through good works or deeds. As Paul writes in Ephesians 2:8-9, "For by grace ye are saved through faith, and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast." Grace excludes all human merit; it is a free gift from God, given out of His boundless mercy. Even if a person were to perform every righteous act commanded by God, they would still be unworthy of the favor extended through grace. Jesus Himself taught that no one can "liquidate" the debt of sin through their own efforts, as seen in the parable of the unforgiving servant (Matthew 18:24-27).

Understanding grace in its fullness compels believers to approach God with humility and gratitude, recognizing that salvation is not a result of human achievement but of God's generous mercy. It is only by comprehending the unearned nature of grace that believers can serve God with true zeal and devotion, free from the misconception of earning God's favor.
The Transformative Power of Grace

Grace is more than a theological concept; it is a transformative power that can radically change a person's life. "Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ," John 1:17 tells us. Through Christ’s life, death, and resurrection, grace was made available to all, bringing redemption and transformation to those who respond. This grace is not passive but dynamic, fostering a new and higher consciousness in the earth.

Through grace, humanity can be regenerated, brought into a higher state of spiritual awareness, and united with the divine. This grace is available to all who are willing to receive it, through faith and obedience to the teachings and example of Jesus. It is through the Aeon Charis that believers are drawn into a deeper relationship with God, empowered by the grace that flows from the divine fullness.

In conclusion, grace, as expressed through the Aeon Charis, is both a gift and a calling. It is freely given, but it requires a response from humanity—faith, obedience, and the pursuit of knowledge. As we align ourselves with this divine grace, we enter into the transforming power that leads to redemption, spiritual renewal, and a higher consciousness in Christ. Grace, in all its fullness, opens the door to a life of transformation, empowering believers to live in accordance with God's will and purpose.

The Grace Consciousness John 1-17

The Grace Consciousness John 1-17

'Grace', from the Greek word literally means "highly favoured", not an act of benevolence of God toward man. When Paul uses the word 'grace', he uses it in appreciation of God for allowing Jesus to teach us the principles of his/God's logos/mind. In effect, grace implies God giving us the right to comprehend and participate in his will (logos/logic).

"Wisdom can also be considered grace."

"Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ" (John 1:17); that is, the real saving, redeeming, transforming power came to man through the work that Jesus did in establishing for the mankind a new Consciousness of Righteousness. We can enter into this consciousness by faith in Him and by means of the inner spirit of the law that He taught and practiced.

It is when we wake up to this truth that we are able to move out of a consciousness of sin and instead move into a consciousness of righteousness.

The grace of God extends to all people, not alone to one sect or creed. All men are equal in favour with God.

I have Faith: "Through the grace of God I am forgiven and healed."

She (Wisdom) is a tree of life Proverbs 3:18

She (Wisdom) is a tree of life Proverbs 3:18

Proverbs

 3:18 She (Wisdom) is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.

Within this pleasant garden Yahweh Elohim placed two trees which were symbolic of his relationship with mankind. The tree of life was symbolic of God’s promise of immortal life to those who chose to follow his ways rather than the way of human nature. The tree of the knowledge of good and evil was in the garden as a test for mankind and to allow free will. They could follow God’s way or the way of human nature looking for instant pleasure.

Revelation speaks of the tree of life as symbolic and therefore there was no actual tree of that character in Eden

"The tree of life also in the midst of the garden" — Adam's spiritual requirements were also provided for in the tree of life. From Rev. 2:7 it appears that the tree of life was a symbol of immortality, and this is supported by a description of its life giving qualities as described by the Elohim (Gen. 3:22). The tree of life is likened to the Divine Wisdom (Prov. 3:18), the fruit of the righteous (Prov. 11:30), a wholesome tongue (Prov. 15:4), and so forth. They all, being related to the Truth, lead to life eternal (1 Pet. 1:23-25).

The Tree of Life occupied a place in the "midst of the garden" with the "tree of knowledge of good and evil" (cp. Gen. 3:3). Here were symbolically provided the two choices or two ways for mankind: obedience or sin; life or death.

If we consider the Garden of Eden symbolically, and view the river that ran through it as a foreshadowing of the River of God (Psa. 46:4) expressive of the Truth in Christ Jesus, the four chief streams typically illustrate lessons that one must learn in order to partake of the Tree of Life (Rev. 2:7). What is the first lesson? It emphasises the principles of separation (compasseth), eternal life (Havilah, circle), and faith represented by gold (see 1 Pet. 1:7).

"The tree of life … the paradise of God." Compare Gen. 2:9; 3:22; also the Lord Jesus says, "I am the vine: ye are the branches" (John 15). He is the tree of life, and the Paradise is the Kingdom of God in the Holy Land (Ezek. 36:35).

Jesus is "the tree of life" symbolized from the beginning by the tree of life in the Garden of Eden. His body of "many members" is represented by the "very many trees" of the Ezekiel Paradise (Ezek. 47:7), which literally "beautify the place of God's sanctuary" (Is. 60:13). He and they are the substance of the symbol in this place. Leaves and fruit. Contrast the vision of the tree of Babylon (Dan. 4) and compare the language of Psa. 1:3.

To eat of the tree of life is to be granted Life eternal (Gen. 3:22). This was denied Adam and his posterity, but will be permitted the "seed" of the second Adam (cp. Isa. 53:10; 1 Cor. 15:45). Thus the first and the last books of the Bible are joined as a bridge: the former showing how things began, the latter showing how they will end. Eden will be restored; the second Adam will be joined in marriage to the second Eve (2 Cor. 11:2; Rev. 19:7) and will be united "as one" in the paradise of Deity (Gen. 2:23; John 17:21). "To eat of the Tree of Life is to be an unfading leaf, an immortal possessor of the glory, honour and incorruptibility of the Kingdom which the God of heaven will set up in the Age to come" (Eureka). The saints are likened to trees in Paradise—cp. Ps. 1; Rev. 22:2.


The word of God is likened to a tree of life because of its effect upon those who partake thereof (see Prov. 3:18; 11:30; 13:12; 15:4).

Revelation 22:2 down the middle of its broad way. And on this side of the river and on that side [there were] trees of life producing twelve crops of fruit, yielding their fruits each month. And the leaves of the trees [were] for the curing of the nations

Revelation 22:2 "And on either side of the river, was there the trees of life"—It would not be possible to have a single tree both inside the city, and on either side of a river that flows therefrom. The greek word can relate to a wood, or a forest of trees; and that, obviously, is its meaning here. The symbol is based upon the literal forest that Ezekiel saw in vision spring up along the banks of the river of living water that flowed out from the Temple (Ezek. 47:12).

Thus, the Spirit in Jesus said, "I am the life;" "I am the Vine, and ye (my apostles) are the branches." Here was a tree consisting of fourteen living persons, all animated by one and the same life-principle; namely, the Spirit, Jesus, and the Twelve Apostles. Now let this idea be extended so as to embrace "the multitude which no man can number" -- all IN Jesus Anointed" -- and we have a tree, which in the beginning was "as a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden, and it grew and waxed a great tree, and the fowls of the air came and lodged in the branches of it" (Luke 13:18) -- a tree, which with its feathered songsters of the aerial, is apocalyptically symbolized by a Wood of trees in the Garden, or Paradise of the Deity.


Trees and leaves are sometimes used as symbols to describe the redeemed in glory (see Psa. 1:3; 92:12; Isa. 60:21; 65:22). The water emanating from the Christ-altar, will be drawn up by the roots of these symbolic trees causing growth and producing fruit. As in the natural, so in the spiritual: as natural leaves help to purify the air so these symbolic leaves "breathe" and help purify the millenial air. They represent the Redeemed who will convey the purifying teaching of Jesus Christ to the world at large (Isa. 30:20-21; Jer. 3:15; Mic. 4:1-4),

"Which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruits every month"—This, again, shows that John saw a forest of trees, and not a single tree. Some of the "fruits" to be produced through the influence of the water of life are outlined in Prov. 3:16-18; Gal. 5:22. The number twelve identifies the fruit with the hope of Israel, and suggests the monthly pilgrimages and services that will form part of the ministry of saints in the age to come (see Isa. 66:23).

"And the leaves of the trees were for the healing of the nations"—They shall act as health-giving herbs (cp. Ezek. 47:12). Figuratively, these leaves relate to the administration of the saints in the Kingdom of the age to come. The influence of their teaching will be to heal the nations of the ills that afflict them today. In natural life mankind is utterly dependent on plants or leaves for their nourishment because even the fish and flesh eaten is from creatures that feed on plants. 

Moreover, leaves breathe in the poisonous carbon dioxide which man breathes out, and breathes out pure oxygen so essential to life. So leaves purity the air, as the Redeemed will purify the political, social, and moral atmosphere of the age to come. Thus, once again, Yahweh's purpose is illustrated by the facts of nature.