Arminianism
Definition
A Protestant theological movement grounded in the 17th century on the teachings of the Dutch theologian Jacobus Arminius, emerging as a liberal reaction against rigid Calvinism. This structural doctrine rejects the theory of absolute predestination and affirms human free will, maintaining that divine salvation is universally offered to all mankind through Christ's grace, yet conditioned exclusively on the faith and voluntary choice of each individual.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Arminianism
- Remonstrantism
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, treated as an abstract singular concept in standard theological English. |
| Formation | Derived from the proper name 'Arminius' combining the functional suffix '-ism' to denote a system of religious thought. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | /ɑːrˈmɪniənɪzəm/ |
| Source | The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Dezbaterea intensă dintre calvinism și arminianism a culminat istoric cu deciziile luate la Sinodul din Dordrecht.
EN: The intense debate between Calvinism and Arminianism historically culminated in the decisions made at the Synod of Dort.
RO: Multe biserici protestante moderne adoptă un arminianism moderat, punând accent pe responsabilitatea morală a credinciosului.
EN: Many modern Protestant churches adopt a moderate Arminianism, emphasizing the moral responsibility of the believer.
RO: Profesorul de istorie a analizat impactul curentului de arminianism asupra gîndirii politice din Olanda secolului XVII.
EN: The history professor analyzed the impact of the Arminianism movement on the political thought of 17th-century Holland.
Idioms & Phrases
Arminianism scolastic / Scholastic Arminianism
RO: Formă academică timpurie a doctrinei, dezvoltată în universități prin argumente logice riguroase bazate pe Scriptură.
EN: An early academic form of the doctrine, developed in universities through rigorous logical arguments based on Scripture.
Arminianism Wesleyan / Wesleyan Arminianism
RO: Variantă teologică preluată de John Wesley, pilonul metodismului, care combină liberul arbitru cu sfințirea vieții.
EN: A theological variant adopted by John Wesley, the pillar of Methodism, combining free will with the sanctification of life.
Teologia de arminianism / Arminian theology
RO: Ansamblul dogmelor și scrierilor care susțin harul rezistibil și posibilitatea pierderii mântuirii prin apostazie.
EN: The body of dogmas and writings supporting resistible grace and the possibility of losing salvation through apostasy.
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