Talk:salvific

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I have heard this word used on only one occasion. Dr. R.C. Sproul uses it to describe the work of Christ and the redemption purchased by that work on the cross. That usage brought me to Wiktionary to explore the words etymology. Tip of the hat to Wiktionary. Well done. — This unsigned comment was added by 98.245.34.57 (talk) at 03:59, January 11, 2013‎.

This word is used almost exclusively in the context of Catholic theology. "The universal salvific will of God cannot be thwarted by circumstances" via Catechism, Predestination and the Universal Salvific Will of God. Salvific - having the intent or power to save or redeem. Origin - Late Latin salvificus, from Latin salvus.--FeralOink (talk) 06:02, 30 March 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Winning word in US national spelling bee March 2014. DCDuring TALK 15:24, 30 March 2014 (UTC)[reply]
@FeralOink The extra step in the etymology that you recommend is a good suggestion. Thanks. DCDuring TALK 15:27, 30 March 2014 (UTC)[reply]
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