Term
Arminianism
Also known as James Arminius
The theological system of James Arminius, characterized by rejecting predestination while maintaining that saving grace can be resisted.
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Definition
The theological system proposed by James Arminius (1560 – 1609). The system is characterized by a rejection of the doctrine of predestination in any of its forms, while maintaining the necessity of grace for salvation that can be resisted.
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Sources
- 1.Alan Richardson and John Bowden The Westminster Dictionary of Christian Theology. (Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1983). 42Original citation: Richardson, Alan, and John Bowden. The Westminster Dictionary of Christian Theology. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1983, 42.
Last revised August 14, 2026