Charis-a feminine noun from the noun chairo (5463)meaning to rejoice or to find joy in something. It is often translated as grace but with the idea of something given without the recipient having earned or deserved the gift. Charis during the Hellenistic period was completely by the giver's good will. In order to have a good relationship with those less fortunate many rich Greeks would give gifts to poorer Greeks. Charis in the New Testament is not just confined to forgiveness of sin which is part of its job but the replacement of sin in the believer's life. Charis now gives the believer the power over sin and the ability to choose a relationship with God over fleshly desires. The rejoicing comes in the receiving of the gift and the application of the gift.