preparationism

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noun

The view, in Christianity, that unregenerate people can take steps (such as praying, or reading the Bible) in preparation for conversion, and should be exhorted to do so.

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Meanings

nounpreparationism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablelifestyleThe view, in Christianity, that unregenerate people can take steps (such as praying, or reading the Bible) in preparation for conversion, and should be exhorted to do so.

Origin

From preparation + -ism.

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Anagrams

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APA

preparationism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/preparationism

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“preparationism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/preparationism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “preparationism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/preparationism.

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