calvinist

/'kælvinist/
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calvinist

A Calvinist preacher delivers a sermon from a wooden pulpit.

Definition
  1. Noun:

    • An adherent of the theological doctrines of John Calvin: A person who follows the Protestant Christian theology and teachings associated with the 16th-century reformer John Calvin.
  2. Adjective:

    • Of or relating to or characteristic of Calvinism or its adherents: Describing something that pertains to the doctrines, practices, or qualities of Calvinism or those who follow it.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:

    • As a devout Calvinist, she believed strongly in the doctrine of predestination.
    • The theologian was a leading Calvinist of his generation.
  • Adjective:

    • The church follows a Calvinist interpretation of scripture.
    • His Calvinist upbringing emphasized God's sovereignty and grace.
Advanced Usage
  • "Calvinist work ethic": A concept often associated with the Protestant work ethic, emphasizing hard work, discipline, and frugality as signs of personal duty and possibly divine favor.
    • The company's culture was influenced by a Calvinist work ethic, valuing diligence and efficiency.
Variants and Related Words
  • Calvinism (n): The theological system and church practices developed by John Calvin and his followers, emphasizing the sovereignty of God, predestination, and the authority of the Bible.

    • The study focused on the history of Calvinism in Europe.
  • Calvinistic (adj): Synonym for the adjective form 'Calvinist'.

    • He held Calvinistic views on salvation.
Synonyms
  • Reformed (adj): Often used interchangeably with Calvinist, especially pertaining to churches and theology in the Calvinist tradition.
  • Predestinarian (n/adj): Specifically emphasizing the doctrine of predestination, a key tenet of Calvinism.
Related Phrases
  • "Five points of Calvinism": A common summary of key Calvinist doctrines, often remembered by the acronym TULIP (Total depravity, Unconditional election, Limited atonement, Irresistible grace, Perseverance of the saints).
    • The debate centered on the five points of Calvinism.
calvinist

A Calvinist preacher delivers a sermon from a wooden pulpit.

Adjective
  1. of or relating to or characteristic of Calvinism or its adherents
Noun
  1. an adherent of the theological doctrines of John Calvin