Term
Costly Grace
Dietrich Bonhoeffer's term for a faith that rejects mere theological assent in favor of self-sacrifice, obedience, and discipleship.
Filed underHistorical TheologySoteriology
Definition
A term coined by Dietrich Bonhoeffer that is a rejection of mere theological assent, and a call to self-sacrifice, obedience, and discipleship.
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- Antonym of
- Cheap GraceTerm
Last revised August 14, 2026