adventism
Definition
Noun: 1. A Christian religious belief system centered on the imminent Second Coming of Jesus Christ: Adventism refers to the doctrines and practices of Christian groups that emphasize the soon, personal, and visible return of Christ to Earth. This belief is the central, defining tenet.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The core of Adventism is the expectation of Christ's imminent return.
- Several denominations emerged from the broader movement of Adventism in the 19th century.
- His study focused on the history and theology of Adventism.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often capitalized as Adventism when referring to the specific historical movement or its major denominations.
- "Adventist" is the related term for an adherent of Adventism or used as an adjective (e.g., Adventist beliefs).
Variants and Related Words
- Adventist (noun): A believer in or follower of Adventism.
- Seventh-day Adventists are one well-known group of Adventists.
- Adventist (adjective): Pertaining to Adventism or Adventists.
- She attends an Adventist church.
Synonyms
- Second Adventism: A less common, more descriptive synonym.
- Millenarianism / Chiliasm: These are broader theological terms for belief in a future, thousand-year golden age or the imminent transformation of the world, which can encompass Adventist beliefs. However, they are not exact synonyms as they have wider applications.
Notes on Meaning
While "Adventism" is a general term for belief in the imminent Second Coming, in common usage it is strongly associated with specific groups that arose from the Millerite movement in the United States during the 1840s, most notably the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Other, smaller denominations also identify with this term.
Noun
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any Christian religion that believes the second coming of Christ is imminent
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