"prevenient grace" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: See prevenience. Etymology templates: {{m|en|prevenience}} prevenience Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} prevenient grace (uncountable)
  1. (Christianity, theology) 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 humankind sufficient grace that we can, through free will, willingly accept salvation. Wikipedia link: prevenient grace Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Christianity, Theology Related terms: prevenience, prevenient
    Sense id: en-prevenient_grace-en-noun-OZD6h9r9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Christianity, lifestyle, religion, theology

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