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synergistic

synergistic

9.9
Seeing salvation as human choice working with God's help
  • adjective
  • /ˌsɪnərˈdʒɪstɪk/
  • Formal
translation icon : sinérgico
  • Many theologians believe that a synergistic relationship between human free will and divine grace is essential for salvation.

Examples

  • In discussions about faith, the concept of synergistic cooperation is often emphasized as a key element of salvation.

  • The church teaches that a synergistic approach empowers individuals to actively participate in their spiritual transformation.

  • And if nothing else, thinking of these doctrines as one synergistic doctrine rather than isolated strands helps reduce the likelihood that we (or worse, courts) will commit this error.

    Academic text (2016)

Synonyms

synergetic
vssynergistic
7.2

Groups that work together to produce a better result than alone

applies specifically to religious belief about human cooperation with divine grace in salvation

Surface Forms

synergistic positive

Morphology

synergistic = synergy (semi-transparent) = synerg + istic

While the morphological construction is clear, the specific theological meaning requires additional context beyond the base word 'synergy'.

Etymology

Synergistic comes from the Greek parts syn- 'together' and ergon 'work', and in religion it describes the idea of two forces working together. So a synergistic view of salvation says human choice and God's help cooperate in the process of being saved.