Divine Lexicon

Term

foreknowledge

In the doctrine of election, the personal and relational knowledge by which God has a special relationship with his people.

Filed underTheology ProperSoteriology

Definition

Relating to the doctrine of election, the personal, relational knowledge by which God foreknew his people — not merely knowing facts about them but having a special relationship with them.

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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). 32B.3Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 32B.3.

Last revised August 14, 2026