Prevenient
Prevenient derives from the Latin praevenire, meaning “to come before.” In Christian theology, prevenient grace refers to a grace that comes before a person’s decision, enabling them to respond to God’s offer of salvation.
The doctrine is most closely associated with Arminian and Methodist theology and was popularized by John Wesley,
In contrast, some Reformed traditions do not use the term in the same sense; they emphasize monergistic
Implications of the doctrine include an emphasis on human responsibility and opportunity in salvation, as well
Related concepts include common grace, saving grace, irresistible grace, and free will.