particular baptist

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particular baptist

A particular baptist minister delivers a sermon to his congregation.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A member or adherent of a group of Baptist congregations holding Calvinist theological positions, especially regarding the doctrine of particular redemption: The term "Particular Baptist" refers to a Christian denomination or theological tradition within the Baptist movement. It is historically defined by its adherence to Reformed (Calvinist) theology, particularly the belief that Christ's atonement was intended to save a particular group—the elect—rather than all humanity in general (a belief known as "particular redemption" or "limited atonement").
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The early Particular Baptists published the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith.
    • He attends a church that identifies as a Particular Baptist congregation.
    • The theological debate between General and Particular Baptists shaped early Baptist history.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical and Theological Context: The term is often used in historical and theological discussions to distinguish these groups from "General Baptists," who held to a general atonement (the belief that Christ died for all people). It describes a specific ecclesiological and doctrinal identity.
    • The study focused on the migration patterns of Particular Baptists in the 17th century.
Variants and Related Words
  • Particular Baptism: This is not a standard variant. The core term is "Particular Baptist."
  • Reformed Baptist: A modern term often used synonymously with "Particular Baptist," emphasizing the Reformed theological framework.
  • Calvinistic Baptist: Another synonymous term highlighting the Calvinist doctrinal foundation.
Synonyms
  • Reformed Baptist
  • Calvinistic Baptist
Related Phrases
  • Particular redemption: The key doctrinal tenet associated with Particular Baptists, meaning Christ's atonement was specifically for the elect.
  • 1689 Baptist Confession: The seminal doctrinal statement of the Particular Baptist tradition.
Related Idioms

No specific idioms are commonly associated with this term, as it is a proper noun referring to a specific religious group.

particular baptist

A particular baptist minister delivers a sermon to his congregation.

Noun
  1. group of Baptist congregations believing the teachings of the French theologian John Calvin who believed in strict predetermination

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