saving grace

(noun) (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence. Synonyms: grace, saving grace, state of grace. Examples: "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."

(noun) a redeeming quality or characteristic. Synonyms: saving grace. Examples: "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."