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special grace

special grace noun: in Reformed theology: the grace by which God redeems, sanctifies, and glorifies His people. Unlike common grace, which is universally given, special grace is bestowed only on those whom God elects to eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.

Noun

special grace (uncountable)

  1. In Reformed theology: the grace by which God redeems, sanctifies, and glorifies His people. Unlike common grace, which is universally given, special grace is bestowed only on those whom God elects to eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.

Questions about special grace

What does special grace mean?
Special grace means in Reformed theology: the grace by which God redeems, sanctifies, and glorifies His people. Unlike common grace, which is universally given, special grace is bestowed only on those whom God elects to eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.
What part of speech is special grace?
Special grace is a noun.

Words near special grace in the dictionary

  1. special friend
  2. special friends
  3. special function
  4. special functions
  5. Special Geographic Area
  6. special grace
  7. special handling unit
  8. special handling units
  9. special interest
  10. special interest group
  11. special interest groups

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