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

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Arminianism

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

But his mode of explanation, as we have seen, turns the doctrine into Arminianism.

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

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)

Are they prepared to acknowledge that they have abandoned Calvinism and run into Arminianism?

From The Calvinistic Doctrine of Predestination Examined and Refuted by Hodgson, F. (Francis)