What Is Prevenient Grace? And Do You Already Believe In It?

What is prevenient grace—and do you unknowingly believe in it? In this episode of Rooted & Reason, Mikey and Ryan dive deep into the theology of prevenient grace, its biblical basis (or lack thereof), and why this seemingly niche doctrine might actually be shaping the way you think, pray, and understand salvation.

We explore 1 Corinthians 12:3, Romans 10, Acts 7, and more—asking whether the Bible really teaches that God must act on a person before they can respond in faith. Does prevenient grace support free will? Is it just Arminianism’s version of Calvinism’s irresistible grace? Or is it adding to the Gospel?

If you’ve ever heard someone pray, “God, open their eyes to the truth,” you might already believe in prevenient grace—and not even know it.

👇 What We Cover:
* What is prevenient grace (definition + origin)?
* How 1 Corinthians 12:3 is often used to support prevenient grace—and whether it should be
* Romans 10:9–17: Is the Gospel itself sufficient for salvation?
* The contrast between Calvinism’s regenerating grace and Arminianism’s enabling grace
* The role of faith, free will, and the Holy Spirit in salvation
* Acts 7 and resisting the Holy Spirit: can people say “no” to God?
* Traditionalist (non-Calvinist, non-Arminian) interpretation of 1 Corinthians 12:3

📖 Chapters:
00:00 - Intro: Why This Grace Topic Matters More Than You Think
05:54 - What Is Prevenient Grace? (And Why People Believe It)
15:07 - Is 1 Corinthians 12:3 Really About Prevenient Grace?
28:14 - Does the Bible Say You Need Grace Before You Can Believe?
41:13 - Prevenient Grace vs Irresistible Grace vs The Gospel Alone
50:38 - Final Thoughts: Is Prevenient Grace Biblical or Just Tradition?

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