arminian
adjective
Meaning
Relating to the theological teachings of the Dutch theologian Jacobus Arminius, which emphasize human free will in the process of salvation and reject the doctrine of unconditional predestination.
Examples
- The church split over the influence of Arminian theology on their traditional doctrines.
- Many Methodist denominations are historically rooted in an Arminian understanding of grace.
Synonyms: non-Calvinist, free-will, synergistic, evangelical