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Semipelagianism vs Pelagian - What's the difference?

semipelagianism | pelagian | Derived terms |

Pelagian is a derived term of semipelagianism.



As a proper noun Semipelagianism

is a Christian theological and soteriological school of thought on salvation, holding that the beginning of faith is an act of free will, while the increase of faith is the work of God.

As an adjective Pelagian is

of or pertaining to Pelagius (circa 354–420/440), an ascetic who denied the need for divine aid in performing good works.

semipelagianism

English

Proper noun

(en proper noun) (wikipedia Semipelagianism)
  • A Christian theological and soteriological school of thought on salvation, holding that the beginning of faith is an act of free will, while the increase of faith is the work of God.

    • pelagian

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to (Pelagius) (circa 354–420/440), an ascetic who denied the need for divine aid in performing good works.

    • Derived terms

    * Pelagianism * Pelagianist * Semipelagian * Semipelagianism English eponyms