Term
Arminian
A theological tradition named after Jacob Arminius that seeks to preserve human free choice and denies unconditional election.
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Definition
A theological tradition that seeks to preserve the free choices of human beings and denies that God's election is unconditional. Named after Jacob Arminius (1560–1609).
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Sources
- 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 16B.3Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 16B.3.
Last revised August 14, 2026