An Examination of the Meanings of Relationships in the Filipino Context and its Implications for Understanding God's Grace

Abstract

Many contemporary writings on the concept of grace propose a return to the use of interpersonal relational imageries as offering the best insight into understanding God's posture and actions towards sinful humanity. In the Philippine context, using relational imageries is of great relevance, since Filipino culture focuses on relationships. The movement is from meanings in Filipino interpersonal relationships to teachings about God's grace.