calvinist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who follows the religious beliefs and practices of John Calvin and the Calvinist church.

• noun

  A theological system originating with John Calvin, emphasizing the sovereignty of God and the depravity of humankind.

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Rhymes

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president , resident , sentiment

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Variants

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Calvinism , Calvinisms , Calvinist , Calvinistic , Calvinistically , Calvinists

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Etymology

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From the name of John Calvin (1509-1564), a French theologian and reformer, who was a principal figure in the development of the Calvinist, or Reformed, tradition.

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Trivia

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1. John Calvin is also known for his influential work, 'Institutes of the Christian Religion'.

2. Calvinism is the second-largest Protestant tradition, after Anglicanism.

3. Calvinism emphasizes the importance of the local church and the role of elders in church governance.

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1. Protestantism: Calvinism is a major branch of Protestant Christianity.

2. Reformed Theology: Calvinism is also known as Reformed Theology or the Reformed Tradition.

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Calvinism played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation, particularly in Europe. It emphasizes the sovereignty of God and the depravity of humankind, the necessity of God's grace for salvation, and the importance of the Bible as the ultimate authority.

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