"preparationism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: preparation + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|preparation|ism}} preparation + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} preparationism (uncountable)
  1. (theology) The view, in Christianity, that unregenerate people can take steps (such as praying, or reading the Bible) in preparation for conversion, and should be exhorted to do so. Wikipedia link: preparationism Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Theology Related terms: preparationist
    Sense id: en-preparationism-en-noun-LkJKTELa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism Topics: lifestyle, religion, theology

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