1d • Faith
Are you willing to receive?
John 5:6
Thelesis most commonly refers to the Greek word θέλησις (thélēsis), which means will, wish, desire, intention, or volition—the internal faculty of choosing or wanting something.
Here’s a quick breakdown:
📌 Meaning
- Thelesis (θέλησις) = will or willingness
- It’s about the act of choosing or the exercise of desire/intent.
- Often used philosophically or theologically to describe a person’s will or volitional action.
🧠 How It’s Used
In philosophy and theology, thelesis is contrasted with:
- Boulē (βουλή) — deliberative intention or counsel
- Prohairesis (προαίρεσις) — moral choice or deliberate preference
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