Term

Monergism

The doctrine that God is the sole agent in salvation, with the Holy Spirit regenerating people without human willful contribution.

Filed underSoteriology

Definition

Greek, monos (one) and ergon (work): the doctrine that God is the sole agent in human salvation. The Holy Spirit regenerates people without any contribution from the human will.

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Last revised August 14, 2026