Divine Lexicon

Term

special grace

Also known as saving grace

The saving grace of God given only to the elect to bring them to salvation, distinguished from common grace.

Filed underSoteriology

Definition

The grace of God that brings people to salvation; also known as 'saving grace.' Unlike common grace, special grace is given only to the elect.

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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). 31AOriginal citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 31A.

Last revised August 14, 2026