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divine grace operating on the human will prior to its turning to God.[1660-70]
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Prevenient grace — is a Christian theological concept rooted in Augustinian theology [Henry Bettenson, The Later Christian Fathers (London: Oxford University Press, 1970), pp. 204 205.] and embraced primarily by Arminian Christians who are influenced by the… … Wikipedia
prevenient grace — noun : divine grace that is said to operate on the human will antecedent to its turning to God * * * divine grace operating on the human will prior to its turning to God. [1660 70] * * * prevenient grace, Theology. divine grace turning the heart… … Useful english dictionary
prevenient grace — noun An Arminian doctrine distinctive to Methodism and the broader Wesleyan movement. It holds that man is so fallen that he is utterly incapable of perceiving the need for salvation, but God, in His infinite wisdom, has preveniently extended to… … Wiktionary
prevenient grace — Предшествующая благодать … Вестминстерский словарь теологических терминов
Prevenient — Pre*ven i*ent, a. [L. praeveniens, p. pr.] Going before; preceding; hence, preventive. Prevenient grace descending. Milton. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
prevenient — [prē vēn′yənt, privēn′yənt] adj. [L praeveniens, prp. of praevenire: see PREVENT] 1. going before; preceding 2. anticipating; expectant 3. antecedent to human action [prevenient grace] prevenience [prē vēn′yəns, pri vēn′yəns] n … English World dictionary
Grace — may refer to:Religion* Grace (prayer), said before or after a meal * Divine grace, unearned favors received from God. * Prevenient grace, an Augustine Christian theological concept * Irresistible grace, a Calvinistic Christian theological concept … Wikipedia
Grace (Christianity) — A series of articles on Grace in Christianity Actual grace a Catholic theological concept … Wikipedia
Actual Grace — • A grace that is given for the performance of salutary acts and is present and disappears with the action itself Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Actual Grace Actual Grace … Catholic encyclopedia
Common grace — A series of articles on Grace in Christianity Actual grace a Catholic theological concept … Wikipedia
