Divine Lexicon

Term

common grace

The non-salvific grace of God given to all people, providing innumerable blessings to believers and unbelievers alike.

Filed underTheology ProperSystematic Theology

Definition

The grace of God by which he gives people innumerable blessings that are not part of salvation. Common grace is given to all people, believers and unbelievers alike.

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Sources

  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 31AOriginal citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 31A.

Last revised August 14, 2026