Predestination
01
(in theology) the doctrine that all events, including human salvation or damnation, are determined in advance by God
例子
Calvin 's teachings emphasized predestination as a key element of faith.
The preacher explained predestination to the congregation during the sermon.
02
the prior determination of events or outcomes as if by fate or destiny
例子
She believed her meeting with him was predestination.
Some see their career path as guided by predestination.
词汇树
predestinationist
predestination
destination
