calvinistic baptist
Noun: A Calvinistic Baptist is a member or adherent of a group of Baptist congregations that hold to the theological doctrines associated with the French theologian John Calvin, particularly the doctrine of strict predestination. This term describes a Christian denomination or theological tradition within the broader Baptist movement characterized by its Calvinist soteriology.
The term is used to identify a specific theological and denominational identity within Christianity. * The pastor is a Calvinistic Baptist and often preaches on the sovereignty of God. * Several Calvinistic Baptist churches in the area cooperate in missionary work.
The term can function attributively to modify other nouns. * They attend a Calvinistic Baptist seminary. * The Calvinistic Baptist perspective on salvation differs from that of Arminian Baptists.
- Particular Baptist (n): A historical term often used synonymously with Calvinistic Baptist, originating from the belief in "particular redemption" (that Christ's atonement was intended particularly for the elect).
- Reformed Baptist (n): A closely related term emphasizing adherence not only to Calvinist soteriology but also to Reformed covenant theology and, often, the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith.
- Particular Baptist (n)
- Reformed Baptist (n)
This is a specific compound noun referring to a religious group. It does not have other distinct, unrelated meanings. The core components are: * Calvinistic (adj): Pertaining to the theology of John Calvin. * Baptist (n): A member of a Protestant denomination emphasizing believer's baptism by immersion.
As a specific denominational name, it is not typically used in idiomatic expressions. It is used literally to describe a group or individual.
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group of Baptist congregations believing the teachings of the French theologian John Calvin who believed in strict predetermination
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