Semipelagianism

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proper noun

A Christian theological and soteriological school of thought on salvation, holding that the beginning of faith (and therefore salvation) is an act of free will, while the increase of faith is the work of God.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A Christian theological and soteriological school of thought on salvation, holding that the beginning of faith (and therefore salvation) is an act of free will, while the increase of faith is the work of God.

Origin

From semi- + Pelagianism.

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Translations

Dutch semi-pelagianisme
  • semi-pelagianismeChristian soteriological position
Finnish semipelagiolaisuus
  • semipelagiolaisuusChristian soteriological position
German Semipelagianismus
  • SemipelagianismusChristian soteriological position
Swedish semipelagianism
  • semipelagianismChristian soteriological position
Cite this entry
APA

Semipelagianism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Semipelagianism

MLA

“Semipelagianism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Semipelagianism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Semipelagianism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Semipelagianism.

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