Prevenient Grace

Abstract

"The common ground upon which we as evangelical theologians stand is important and discussion in the area of our agreements is of great value. Though we agree that the Word of God is unfallibly true, our fallible minds often travel divergent paths in their attempts to grasp that truth. Christian fellowship, then, is based more upon love and understanding than upon full agreement in all doctrines. Occasional discussion of some of our differences also proves helpful in that we receive a better understanding of each other. To know and appreciate another's view, even when one does not agree with it, builds up Christian love and fellowship in the Spirit. It is for this reason that this paper on prevenient grace has been prepared. It is hoped that this endeavour will make more understandable one of the distinct emphases in Wesleyan circles"