That is, literally, grace is not an action, but the character of an action. Consequently, then, since it is effective, grace is a causal entity. This entails the necessary and inevitable existence of its achievements. That is, Grace cannot fail . Instead, it constitutes a favor .
Grace acts in order to bless.
It does not offer to bless, but actually effects blessing. Therefore, at the deepest level, grace always initiates , out of its own intrinsic virtue. Though it responds to need, it is never under extrinsic obligation to do so and can never be put under such obligation. Though He loves His creatures and provides for them ideally, He is never beholden to them. The word of the truth of the evangel . . . is bearing fruit and growing . . .