Calvinism

['kælvinizəm]

Definition

(noun.) the theological system of John Calvin and his followers emphasizing omnipotence of God and salvation by grace alone.

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Definition

(n.) The theological tenets or doctrines of John Calvin (a French theologian and reformer of the 16th century) and his followers, or of the so-called calvinistic churches.

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Definition

n. the doctrines of the great Genevan religious reformer John Calvin (1509-1564) as these are given in his Institutio esp. as regards particular election predestination the incapacity for true faith and repentance of the natural man efficacious grace and final perseverance.—n. Cal′vinist one who holds the doctrines of Calvin.—adjs. Calvinist′ic -al pertaining to Calvin or Calvinism.

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