Divine Lexicon

Term

secondary cause

The properties and actions of created things through which God works to accomplish his purposes in the world.

Filed underTheology Proper

Definition

The properties and actions of created things that bring about events in the world. God works through secondary causes to accomplish his purposes.

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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). 16B.2Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 16B.2.

Last revised August 14, 2026