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What does prevenient grace mean?

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Prevenient grace refers to God's grace that goes before, preparing the heart for the reception of saving grace.

Prevenient grace is the divine assistance that God provides to individuals prior to their conscious acceptance of Him. As described in the sermon, it is a preparation for faith, where God works in the hearts of His elect even before they are aware of it. This grace prepares hearts to respond to the gospel and also restrains individuals from sin. Scripture demonstrates this through accounts in the lives of biblical figures, illustrating how God actively shapes and directs lives toward Him long before they consciously seek Him.
Scripture References: Psalm 21, Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 23:6

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Grace
Don Fortner · Sep 26, 2014