Synergisrn
Synergisrn
(Gr. syn., with, and ergein, to work) The theological position that there is more than one principle actively working in the salvation of man; the term became common in the 16th century disputes of Melancthon against the “Monergism” of Luther; Melancthon held that the Holy Spirit, the Word of God, and the human will are three co-operating principles in conversion. — V.J.B.