ALL meanings of calvinism
Cal·vin·ism
C c - noun calvinism a set of religious practices and beliefs based on Calvin's teachings, often associated with a stern moral code 3
- noun calvinism the theological system of John Calvin and his followers, characterized by emphasis on the doctrines of predestination, the irresistibility of grace, and justification by faith 3
- noun calvinism the doctrines of John Calvin and his followers, esp. the doctrine that the elect are predestined to salvation 3
- noun calvinism The Protestant theological system of John Calvin and his successors, which develops Luther's doctrine of justification by faith alone and emphasizes the grace of God and the doctrine of predestination. 1
- noun calvinism the doctrines and teachings of John Calvin or his followers, emphasizing predestination, the sovereignty of God, the supreme authority of the Scriptures, and the irresistibility of grace. Compare Arminianism. 1
- noun calvinism adherence to these doctrines. 1
- noun calvinism The Christian religious tradition based upon the doctrines and forms of Christian practice of several Protestant reformers, especially John Calvin, in contrast to Catholicism, Lutheranism, Anabaptism, and Arminianism. 0