sola gratia

noun

The doctrine that salvation is conveyed by the grace and goodwill of God, as a free gift, without merit on the part of the sinner.

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Meanings

nounsola gratia (uncountable)
  1. uncountablelifestyleThe doctrine that salvation is conveyed by the grace and goodwill of God, as a free gift, without merit on the part of the sinner.

Origin

Latin, meaning "solely grace".

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APA

sola gratia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sola%20gratia

MLA

“sola gratia.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sola%20gratia. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sola gratia,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sola%20gratia.

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