Arminianism

American  

[ahr-min-ee-uh-niz-uhm] / ɑrˈmɪn i əˌnɪz əm /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• Arminian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Arminianism

1610–20; J. Armini(us) + -an + -ism

Example Sentences

As America expanded so did Arminianism, this time taking the form of Methodism and all the variants that came in its wake.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2021

Among the more anti-authoritarian sects was Arminianism – or in America, Methodism – in which the accent shifted subtly to the individual’s role in salvation.

From The Guardian • Sep. 8, 2016

Not Lutheranism, but Arminianism, Enthusiasm, and Reformedism are the premises of revivalism.

From American Lutheranism Volume 2: The United Lutheran Church (General Synod, General Council, United Synod in the South) by Bente, F. (Friedrich)

What was rigid and unlovely to him in the Calvinism of the Scottish Church of that day has been here softened down into something not very far from Arminianism.

From Robert Burns Famous Scots Series by Setoun, Gabriel

They seem to be as far apart from each other as they are from Arminianism; and their replies and rejoinders to each other are as severe as if directed against us.

From Calvinistic Controversy Embracing a Sermon on Predestination and Election and Several Numbers, Formally Published in the Christian Advocate and Journal. by Fisk, Wilbur