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单词 salvific
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Definition of salvific in English:

salvific

adjectivesalˈvɪfɪksalˈvifik
Theology
  • Leading to salvation.

    the salvific power of the Lord
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Suffering is not some great salvific act in and of itself.
    • It is not the act itself that is salvific; the disposition alone is what saves.
    • Kasper argues that the salvific nature of the Old Covenant follows from the fact that God's grace is available to all!
    • In his person Christ established a salvific mystery.
    • The images of the beloved saints, moreover, served as conduits of salvific grace.

Origin

Late 16th century: from Latin salvificus 'saving', from salvus 'safe'.

 
 

Definition of salvific in US English:

salvific

adjectivesalˈvifik
Theology
  • Leading to salvation.

    the salvific power of the Lord
    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is not the act itself that is salvific; the disposition alone is what saves.
    • In his person Christ established a salvific mystery.
    • The images of the beloved saints, moreover, served as conduits of salvific grace.
    • Kasper argues that the salvific nature of the Old Covenant follows from the fact that God's grace is available to all!
    • Suffering is not some great salvific act in and of itself.

Origin

Late 16th century: from Latin salvificus ‘saving’, from salvus ‘safe’.

 
 
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