Term
patience (God's)
God's goodness in withholding punishment toward those who sin over a period of time.
Filed underTheology Proper
Definition
God's goodness in withholding of punishment toward those who sin over a period of time.
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Sources
- 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 12C.5Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 12C.5.
Last revised August 14, 2026