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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- See also
- born againTerm
Last revised August 14, 2026