monergism

[ mon-er-jiz-uh m ]
/ ˈmɒn ərˌdʒɪz əm /

noun Theology.

the doctrine that the Holy Ghost acts independently of the human will in the work of regeneration. Compare synergism(def 3).

Origin of monergism

1865–70; mon- + Greek érg(on) work, deed + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM monergism

mon·er·gist, noun mon·er·gis·tic, adjective

Words nearby monergism

monel metal, moneme, monensin, monera, moneran, monergism, monesia, monessen, monesthetic, monestrous, monet