Calvinism
[ kal-vuh-niz-uh m ]
/ ˈkæl vəˌnɪz əm /
noun
the doctrines and teachings of John Calvin or his followers, emphasizing predestination, the sovereignty of God, the supreme authority of the Scriptures, and the irresistibility of grace.
Compare Arminianism.
adherence to these doctrines.
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Example sentences from the Web for anti-calvinistic
Bancroft, who followed him, was as earnest in enforcing his anti-Calvinistic dogma of the divine right of the episcopate.
History of the English People |John Richard GreenUpon this, Wesley drew a lot to determine whether he should publish his Anti-Calvinistic views.
The Life of the Rev. George Whitefield, Volume I (of 2) |Luke Tyerman
British Dictionary definitions for anti-calvinistic
Calvinism
/ (ˈkælvɪˌnɪzəm) /
noun
the theological system of John Calvin and his followers, characterized by emphasis on the doctrines of predestination, the irresistibility of grace, and justification by faith
Derived forms of Calvinism
Calvinist, noun, adjective Calvinistic or Calvinistical, adjectiveCultural definitions for anti-calvinistic
Calvinism
The religious doctrines of John Calvin. Calvin stressed that people are saved through God's grace, not through their own merits. The most famous of Calvin's ideas is his doctrine of predestination. In the United States, the Presbyterians make up the largest single group of Christians (see also Christian) in the Calvinist tradition.