Arminianism

[ ahr-min-ee-uh-niz-uhm ]

noun

, Theology.

1. the doctrinal teachings of Jacobus Arminius or his followers, especially the doctrine that Christ died for all people and not only for the elect. Compare Calvinism ( def 1 ).

Other Words From

• Ar·mini·an adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Arminianism¹

1610–20; J. Armini(us) + -an + -ism

Example Sentences

Robinson became noted as a preacher and controversialist against Arminianism.

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The denial of universal ideas is rationalism and materialism in philosophy, as it is Pelagianism and Arminianism in theology.

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Wesley and Whitfield parted company on the ground of Arminianism versus Calvinism.

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In a word, Arminianism became a method of religious inquiry that appealed to reason, nature, and the needs of man.

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On the other hand, when the people claim the right to rule, they modify their theology into Arminianism.

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