Meaning : (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God. The state of one who is under such divine influence.
Example :
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.
Synonyms : grace, state of grace
Meaning : A redeeming quality or characteristic.
Example :
Her love of music remains her one saving grace.
Her sense of humor has to be a saving grace.
The saving grace for both developments is that they are creating jobs.