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Originally Posted by pelagius
I am sure Aaron is aware that Mormon theology regarding "Salvation" can be described in "Arminian" terms. Mormonism has the concept of prevenient grace. Virtually ever Mormon accepts some notion of prevenient grace but they are often just not aware of the theological language or why it would be important in a discussion of work vs grace. Mormon's take prevenient grace for granted in their discussion in the sense that it is implicit in all our discussion of grace. Therefore, an outsider is likely to miss it and accuse us of promoting a "works" based system.
Aaron is really exploiting differences in vocabulary and emphasis rather than real fundamental differences in underlying theology. To be clear there are differences in theology but that is not what Aaron is exploiting here. His major complaint is easily observed not to be an issue at all if he would realize what is implicit in Mormon discussions of salvation.
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Prevenient grace. Is that the same concept of what I have referred to and heard others refer to in more common language as "enabling grace"?