JUSTIFYING GRACE IN WESLEYAN THEOLOGY: SIGNIFICANCE, IMPLICATIONS, AND CONTRASTS WITH ALTERNATIVE PERSPECTIVES

Justifying grace is a central concept in Wesleyan theology, encapsulating the transformative experience that occurs when individuals are reconciled with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Defined as the little-deserved favor of God granted to sinners, justifying grace means not only the forgiveness of sin but also the declaration of justice before God.

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PREVENIENT GRACE UNVEILED: THEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS AND SCRIPTURAL FOUNDATIONS IN CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN DISCOURSE ON FREE WILL AND DIVINE GRACE

In Wesleyan theology, prevenient grace occupies a fundamental position as the divine initiative that extends grace to humanity before any acceptance or conscious decision regarding salvation. This concept, deeply rooted in the writings of John Wesley, encapsulates the belief that God’s grace is not limited to the moments of conversion. Nevertheless, it pervades the totality of human existence, acting as a preparatory force that permeates the lives of all individuals.

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