synergism
Sign in to saveIn Christian theology, synergism refers to the cooperative effort between God and humanity in the process of salvation. Before Augustine of Hippo (354–430), synergism was almost universally endorsed. Later, it came to be reflected in the so-called semi-Pelagian position and the semi-Augustinian stance affirmed by the Second Council of Orange (529). Synergism is affirmed by both the Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodoxy. It is also present in various Protestant denominations, such as Anabaptist churches, and is particularly prominent in those influenced by Arminian theology, such as the Methodi
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- Definition
- Theology
- Historical developments
- Characterization of the Pelagian–Augustinian salvation framework
- Views among Christian denominations
- Denominations traditionally upholding synergism
- Catholic theology
- Eastern Orthodox theology
- Anabaptist theology
- Arminian theology
- Semi-Pelagian view
- Denominations traditionally upholding monergism
- Lutheran theology
- Reformed theology
- Anglican theology
- See also
- Notes and references
- Citations
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In Christian theology, synergism refers to the cooperative effort between God and humanity in the process of salvation. Before Augustine of Hippo (354–430), synergism was almost universally endorsed. Later, it came to be reflected in the so-called semi-Pelagian position and the semi-Augustinian stance affirmed by the Second Council of Orange (529). Synergism is affirmed by both the Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodoxy. It is also present in various Protestant denominations, such as Anabaptist churches, and is particularly prominent in those influenced by Arminian theology, such as the Methodist churches.
== Definition == Synergism comes from the Greek syn (with) and ergon (work) and refers to two or more sources working together. In Christian theology, it describes the cooperative effort between God and humanity in the process of salvation. It implies a free human participation in salvation.
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